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An Executive Housekeeper oversees the running of a housekeeping service. You’ll supervise a team of staff and organise a housekeeping timetable. Executive Housekeepers might develop procedures for staff to follow and ensure new team members are fully trained. You might work in a range of settings from hotels and other hospitality venues to private homes or businesses.
Executive Housekeepers should be highly organised and have excellent time management skills. It’s important that you are a good leader and can communicate well with staff and clients. Executive Housekeepers should have a strong focus on customer service and have good attention to detail.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Executive Housekeeper.
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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 Executive Housekeeper 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.
There has been a slight increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as an Executive Housekeeper. Executive Housekeepers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like a career as an Executive Housekeeper, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Cleaning Management. You’ll cover 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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