Job Description

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Consistent, independent work with robust hourly rates, especially for early-morning office contracts before class.

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Typical hourly rate

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$28–$40

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Typical hours

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Early mornings or after 6pm; 10–20 hrs/week

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Demand

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High

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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.

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- Clean offices, gyms, apartments or Airbnb turnovers
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- Manage chemicals and equipment safely
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- Complete checklists per site
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Pros

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- Work alone at your own pace
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- Fits around lectures
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Cons

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- Underpayment is common in subcontracted cleaning — check payslips
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- Physically demanding
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nFrequently asked questions n
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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.

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Work out what this actually pays you

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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