For a very long time, Australia had depended solely on the export of its resources for economic growth. Even though the mining revenue reached its saturation, Aussies didn’t lose confidence in reviving their economy. The last few years has seen Australian economy make a drastic shift from resources to service based sectors. Among the several service industries, the one that no one expected to flourish at a fast pace was the commercial cleaning industry.

With the mushrooming of several corporations and industries in Australia, the demand for commercial cleaning services too has increased. In Australia, the contract cleaning sector employs around 60,000 employees every year. The cleaning industry is expected to grow at a rate of 1.5% in the next five years catapulting it into a $4.8 billion industry by 2019.

Sydney, Victoria, Melbourne and New South Wales are some of the cities in Australia where commercial cleaning services are predominant. Sydney especially has the most number of commercial cleaners and franchisees. The commercial cleaners in Sydney have had steady and flourishing businesses, thanks to the numerous small and large firms, healthcare facilities, government and educational institutions operating in the area. The commercial cleaning services in Sydney also cater to companies ranging from multimillion-dollar Australian firms and overseas-owned firms to private households.

Cleaning Associations In Australia

There are two major cleaning organisations in Australia – the Australian Contract Cleaning Association (ACCA) founded in 1964 (this is the topmost Association) and the Australian Cleaning Contractors’ Alliance founded in 2001. The ACCA has offices all over the country. Both these organisations are member-based and offer immense benefits for the cleaning companies in Australia.

Why Is There A Huge Demand For Cleaning Services In Australia?

Commercial firms and institutions outsource the cleaning job to save time and focus more on their work. Cost-effectiveness is also a significant reason for hiring commercial cleaners in Sydney. A rise in the number of ageing residents and dual income’s, have created a huge demand for residential cleaning services. The vast distribution of commercial, industrial and retail operators located across Australia has established an extensive client base for cleaning services.

Creating Employment Opportunities in Australia

Although cleaning is not a terrible or tough job, the residential and commercial cleaning sector continuous to be a $4 billion economy annually. Since there is no need for any professional qualifications for entry-level employees, this industry has created vast opportunities for workers. The cleaning industry in Australia is one of the largest employers who employee people of all ages and from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The cleaning companies maintain the quality of their services and professionalism by providing sufficient training to their staff.

The productivity and efficiency of this Australian industry rank the highest and best on a global scale. Compared to the US average for commercial sites of 400 square metres, the Australian average is 800 square metres which is also higher than in European countries. And this efficiency in the rates in Australia is a result of the in-house training which prevents a reduction in the service quality.