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Hair Or Beauty Salon Assistant

OSCA 461934·ANZSCO 451812

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

90.6%

Female share

91.9%

Median age

19 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Hair Or Beauty Salon Assistant is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Beauty Services and Certificate II in Salon Assistant.

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About this career

Assists Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in a hairdressing or beauty salon.

What they typically do

  • Prepares clients for beauty and hair appointments
  • Assists during beauty treatments such as facials and manicures, or hair cutting, styling and colouring
  • Cleans and maintains salon equipment and tools
  • Assists with reception duties such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
  • Stocks and organises salon products and supplies

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
28.5%
NSW
27.4%
QLD
20.1%
WA
11.2%
SA
6.1%
ACT
3.1%
TAS
2%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hair Or Beauty Salon Assistant.