Cleaner
Maintain accommodation, kitchens and common areas on FIFO and remote camps.
Estimated Salary: $70,000 - $100,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Cleaner?
Typical Salary Range
$70,000 - $100,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Cleaner
Next Role
Leading Hand
Advanced Role
Camp Manager
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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FIFO Cleaners keep camps hygienic and safe. You will clean rooms, kitchens, ablutions and shared spaces to site health and safety standards.
- Room and bathroom cleaning
- Kitchen and dining cleaning
- Restocking amenities and linen
- Following site hygiene standards
- Pre-shift toolbox meeting
- Clean assigned rooms and bathrooms
- Lunch break in the mess
- Afternoon common area and dining cleaning
- Finish shift, dinner, rest
- 2/1 rosters common
- 8/6 rosters on some sites
- Standing and bending for long periods
- Repetitive lifting and pushing trolleys
- Comfortable using cleaning chemicals safely
- Sodexo
- Compass / ESS
- Civeo
- Spotless / Downer
Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.
- Often hired without FIFO experience
- Hospitality or commercial cleaning helps
Great first FIFO role. Demonstrates reliability and gives you the site experience needed for progression.
- People new to FIFO
- Hotel and commercial cleaners
- Workers who enjoy routine work
Is it physical?
Yes. Expect long shifts on your feet and repetitive movements.
Do I need a White Card?
Not always required for camp cleaners, but it improves access to more sites.