Cleaning Operations includes services within businesses ranging from sole traders focused on residential cleaning to large operations offering commercial cleaning for industry and business. There are a range of skills and specialities that you can focus on in cleaning operations including specialist sanitisation, stain removal, window cleaning, end-of-lease cleans or steam / carpet / tile cleaning.
Cleaning Operations roles offer flexibility for both full and part-time workers and those who might want to work outside of regular business hours.
Generally these are roles that will keep you on your feet, moving between locations - giving you variety in your daily routine. There are also opportunities to provide general services or specialise in a particular skill set.
There is also choice around running your own business, working for a small organisation or working for a larger organisation.
According to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, roles in cleaning operations are expected to grow at a moderate pace until 2024, with jobs in residential/home cleaning growing faster than in commercial / business cleaning.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have also increased the demand for commercial cleaners, with more workplaces and public spaces requiring disinfection.
For more information refer to the forecasts provided by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee