Australia’s commercial cleaning sector is experiencing one of its strongest periods of growth in over a decade, driven by heightened hygiene expectations, the expansion of healthcare and logistics facilities, and rising demand across offices, retail, and education. As employers struggle to find enough workers to meet this surge, Indian migrants are emerging as a vital part of the solution, filling labour gaps and helping maintain essential services nationwide.

While commercial cleaning has long been a cornerstone of Australia’s facility management industry, workforce shortages reached acute levels following the pandemic, when border closures and reduced migration inflows affected nearly all service-based sectors. Industry bodies continue to highlight vacancies in roles involving commercial cleaning, sanitation, and specialised hygiene management, particularly in metropolitan hubs such as Melbourne, richmond and perth.