The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Caretaker
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Most occupations in this field require a Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education.
Tasks Include:
- filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules
- collecting rent, and filling out and issuing receipts
- cleaning common facilities, grounds and gardens, replacing light bulbs, checking fire hoses and extinguishers, and performing other cleaning and maintenance tasks
- notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs
- cautioning tenants regarding excessive noise, disorderly conduct and abuse of property
- patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained
- purchasing cleaning supplies
Occupation:
- Caretaker
Caretaker
Maintains and cleans a residential building, school, office, holiday camp or caravan park and associated grounds.
Specialisation:
- Janitor
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Career Insights
Full Time Average
Weekly Wage$1,250 to $1,530 Earnings for full-time employees before tax.
The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.Full Time/Part Time
Split63%37% This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.
The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.Currently Employed
Workers6,600 The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.
It includes both full-time and part-time workers.Future Job Openings
Next Five Years< 5k An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.
It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.Current
UnemploymentLow The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.Powered by Australian Jobs 2026
Career Details
Caretakers maintain and clean residential buildings, schools, offices, holiday camps, caravan parks and associated grounds.
Most occupations in this field require a Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education.
Tasks Include:
- filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules
- collecting rent, and filling out and issuing receipts
- cleaning common facilities, grounds and gardens, replacing light bulbs, checking fire hoses and extinguishers, and performing other cleaning and maintenance tasks
- notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs
- cautioning tenants regarding excessive noise, disorderly conduct and abuse of property
- patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained
- purchasing cleaning supplies
Occupation:
- Caretaker
Caretaker
Maintains and cleans a residential building, school, office, holiday camp or caravan park and associated grounds.
Specialisation:
- Janitor
Find out more
Check out the Good Universities Guide for more information on careers and the courses that can help get you there.
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