Salary: $40 per hour

Job Type: Full time

Consistent, independent work with robust hourly rates, especially for early-morning office contracts before class. Typical hourly rate $28–$40 Typical hours Early mornings or after 6pm; 10–20 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.

📌 Commercial Or Domestic Cleaner Queensland
🏢 Australian Student
📍 Queensland