Yes—provided the worker meets the scheme’s eligibility rules. According to the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS), figures checked 1 October 2026, “high pressure cleaning of pavers, walkways and buildings” is expressly listed as work covered by the NSW contract cleaning long service scheme. The same source says employers must notify the agency of a worker’s start date within 3 months of the start of employment in the industry, and the worker becomes registered when the agency processes the notification.
This confirms the task’s place within the scheme, but it does not mean every worker becomes entitled to claim leave immediately.
What other cleaning work is covered?
ABLIS presents its list as examples rather than an exhaustive list. Alongside pressure cleaning, it expressly includes:
- carpet cleaning;
- window and gutter cleaning;
- graffiti removal; and
- swimming pool cleaning, but not repair or maintenance work.
Who does the scheme cover?
Registration eligibility requires the person to be a worker in the contract cleaning industry. ABLIS defines a worker as someone employed under a contract of service by an employer to perform commercial or domestic cleaning work. This definition applies to full-time, part-time and casual workers.
The scheme does not cover:
- office staff;
- a partner in a partnership;
- a director of a company;
- a trustee of a trust;
- employees of Commonwealth, State, Territory or local government bodies; or
- workers who clean their employer’s premises.
How does registration work?
| Registration item | What ABLIS says |
|---|---|
| Employer notification | Notify the agency of the worker’s start date within 3 months of the start of employment in the industry. |
| Registration point | The worker becomes registered when the agency processes the notification. |
| Registration number | The agency supplies the worker with a unique registration number. |
| Service type | Licence |
| Fee | No fees are required. |
| Duration | Ongoing unless cancelled or suspended. |
ABLIS names the Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave Scheme) Act 2010 New South Wales and the Contract Cleaning Industry (Portable Long Service Leave Scheme) Regulation 2022 New South Wales. It lists The Treasury and Long Service Corporation as the administering agencies.
The listed contact details are 13 14 41 and info@longservice.nsw.gov.au.
Does registration mean I can claim leave immediately?
No. The cited page confirms that pressure cleaning falls within the scheme’s covered work, but it does not state an accrual rate, minimum qualifying period, account balance or claim timing. Registration should therefore not be treated as a decision about an individual claim.
This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Check the current regulator page for scheme details and your policy’s PDS if you are relying on an insurance policy to cover the work.
Sources
- Australian Business Licence and Information Service — Contract Cleaning Industry Worker Registration — figures checked 1 October 2026.
FAQ
Which pressure-cleaning work is expressly listed?
The scheme expressly lists high-pressure cleaning of pavers, walkways and buildings. ABLIS describes its broader cleaning list as examples, so a different pressure-cleaning task should be checked against the current regulator material.
Do part-time and casual cleaners come under the worker definition?
Yes. ABLIS says the worker definition applies to full-time, part-time and casual workers, although the stated exclusions still apply.
When does the worker become registered?
The worker becomes registered when the agency processes the employer’s notification, rather than when the employer initially sends it.
Does the registration service cost a fee?
No. ABLIS states that no fees are required for the service.
Does registration confirm an immediate long service leave claim?
No. The cited page confirms covered work and explains registration, but it does not provide the information needed to determine an individual’s claim timing or entitlement.
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