Consistent, independent work with solid hourly rates, especially for early-morning office contracts before class.
Typical hourly rate
$28–$40
Typical hours
Early mornings or after 6pm; ***** hrs/week
Demand
High
Covered by: Cleaning Services Award. Rates shown are indicative advertised casual rates including loading — your legal minimum is the current award rate at fairwork.gov.au.
What the job actually involves
Clean offices, gyms, apartments or Airbnb turnovers
Manage chemicals and equipment safely
Complete checklists per site
Honest pros and cons
Pros
Work alone at your own pace
Fits around lectures
Cons
Underpayment is common in subcontracted cleaning — check payslips
Physically demanding
Frequently asked questions
What should a cleaner be paid in Australia?
The Cleaning Services Award sets minimum rates, with higher rates for casual, night and weekend work. Rates below the award are unlawful even if you agreed to them — you can recover unpaid wages through the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Work out what this actually pays you
Put $28–$40 per hour into the wage calculator to see weekly take-home pay after tax, then check it against typical rent in your city.
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📌 Commercial Or Domestic Cleaner (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Student
📍 New South Wales