Career pathway
Beauty Therapists
ANZSCO 4511
Employed
44,300
Part-time share
53%
Female share
98%
Median weekly earnings
$1,178
Median age
33 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Beauty Therapists provide skin analyses, facial therapies, skin-care treatments and body treatments such as massage to clients.
What they typically do
- Discussing client needs, analysing skin characteristics and advising on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up
- Applying general cosmetic and corrective make-up
- Performing manicures and pedicures including decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments
- Performing facial and body treatments such as massages
- Treating unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis
- Evaluating beauty therapy processes and products
- Receiving bookings, arranging appointments and maintaining client records
- Providing advice on and selling cosmetic products
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
33.5%
VIC
26.9%
QLD
17.6%
WA
13.3%
SA
5.9%
TAS
1.7%
ACT
0.6%
NT
0.5%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Beauty Therapists.
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Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
SHB40121 · AQF 4 · 58 providers
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Certificate III in Nail Technology
SHB30321 · AQF 3 · 44 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Lasers and Dermal Therapies
11131NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy
SHB60221 · AQF 6 · 16 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
SHB60125 · AQF 6 · 6 providers