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A Cleaning Supervisor manages the daily running of a cleaning service or business. You’ll supervise a team of cleaners and ensure correct procedures are being followed. Cleaning Supervisors might liaise with clients and schedule cleaning jobs. You might check cleaning work has been completed to a satisfactory standard and deal with any issues that arise.
Cleaning Supervisors should have excellent attention to detail and must be able to make customer service a priority. You’ll need to be a good leader and should communicate well with clients and staff. Cleaning Supervisors must be organised and be able to manage their time well. You’ll need to prioritise tasks and have good problem solving abilities.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Cleaning Supervisor.
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The CPP40421 Certificate IV in Cleaning is for commercial cleaners who need skills in leadership, business administration, and speciality cleaning. This nationally recognised qualification is well suited to managers, supervisors and business owners. The course covers: safety and risk management, business writing, time management, leading a team of cleaners, organising and monitoring cleaning tasks. There is also scope to gain a specialist certificate in management or specialty cleaning and restoration. Enquire now for entry requirements, specialisation units (and their availability), and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Cleaning Supervisor generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has increased slightly over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Cleaning Supervisor. Cleaning Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Cleaning Management is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Cleaning Supervisor. This course explores a range of topics including scheduling and monitoring cleaning tasks, managing a team of cleaners, implementing and monitoring strict infection controls and maintaining the security and privacy of clients’ premises.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cleaning. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cleaning
Cleaner
$865 weekly pay
Commercial Cleaner
$960 weekly pay
Dry Cleaner
Housekeeper
Laundry Worker
Cleaning Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Executive Housekeeper
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