ANZSCO 81142.7Low RiskNot Assessed

Housekeepers

Cleaners and Laundry Workers · Cleaners and Laundry Workers

0.0out of 10
Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$1,252

Full-time workers

Employment

33,900

Total workers

10yr Growth

+2.8%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

N/A

Key Insight

Housekeepers has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation17.0%
Augmentation49.0%

Key Tasks

  • Cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
  • Sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
  • Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
  • Picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
  • Restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
  • Stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
  • Maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
  • Picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
  • Preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
  • Taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries

Employment Projections to 2034

Median Age

38

Female Share

83.0%

Part-Time Share

75.0%

Skill Level

5 / 5

Lowest