Beautician Courses

In Australia, a full time beautician generally earns $959 per week ($49,868 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

Opportunities for beauticians in Australia are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 25,000 new jobs open up around the country. Beauticians work in beauty and hair salons, day spas, wellness centres, cruise ships, fashion houses, hotels and resorts, fashion houses, theatres and production studios.

Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020

You can get started as a beautician with a VET qualification — a Certificate III in Make-Up or Beauty Therapy are great choices. These qualifications usually take about 6 months to complete and will give you a diverse range of beauty service skills. If you have your heart set on opening your salon you could try a Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Salon Management which can take 1.5-2 years.