Cleaner Cover Letter Template
An Australian cover letter template for cleaning jobs — commercial, office and domestic cleaner roles, with little or no experience.
See the cover letter →Cleaner Resume Template (Australia)
For cleaning roles such as commercial cleaner, office cleaner, domestic cleaner or housekeeper — including applicants with little experience.
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Anna Kowalski
04xx xxx xxx | anna.kowalski@example.com | Brunswick, VIC
Professional Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented cleaner seeking commercial, office or domestic cleaning work. Thorough and trustworthy, with a good understanding of safe chemical handling and the ability to work independently or in a team. Punctual and flexible with early-morning, evening and weekend shifts.
Key Skills
- Commercial and domestic cleaning
- Safe chemical handling (following SDS)
- Vacuuming, mopping and floor care
- Sanitising bathrooms and kitchens
- Waste removal and recycling
- Attention to detail and high standards
- Working independently and unsupervised
- Reliability, honesty and time management
Education
Year 122022
Secondary school example, VIC
Completed.
Work Experience
Commercial Cleaner (Casual)2024 – 2025
XXXX Cleaning Services, Melbourne, VIC
- Cleaned offices and common areas to a high standard after hours
- Followed safe chemical handling and used the correct products
- Worked independently and completed all areas within set times
Housekeeping Assistant (Casual)2023 – 2024
XXXX Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
- Serviced guest rooms, including beds, bathrooms and floors
- Restocked supplies and reported maintenance issues
- Maintained a tidy, well-presented environment
Licences & Certifications
- National Police Check (current)
- Driver's licence (Full)
- Manual handling training
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
Short Job Application Message Generator
A brief, confident message to apply for a job or send with your CV.
Open the tool →Job Application Follow-Up Generator
Create a polite follow-up message after applying for a role.
Open the tool →How to Make an ATS-Friendly Resume
Format your resume so applicant tracking systems can read it clearly — without losing the human touch.
Read the guide →Resume Checklist
Run through this before you send your resume — the basics, tailoring, Australian conventions and a final check.
Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What should I put on a cleaner resume?
Lead with reliability, attention to detail and your availability. List cleaning skills (floor care, sanitising, safe chemical handling), any equipment you can use, and any experience — commercial, domestic or housekeeping. Add a Police Check if you have one.
Can I get a cleaning job with no experience?
Yes. Cleaning is a common entry-level job. Highlight reliability, honesty, attention to detail and your availability. Include any cleaning you have done, even informally, and your willingness to follow instructions and safety procedures.
What hours do cleaning jobs usually involve?
Many cleaning roles are early morning, evening or weekend, often outside normal business hours. Stating clearly that you are flexible and available for these shifts can help your application stand out.
This template is a free, general formatting guide for Australian job seekers. JobCall provides communication templates only and is not career counselling, recruitment or legal advice. Please adapt the wording and details to your own circumstances.