Beauty Therapy and Makeup

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Dermal Therapist

Dermal Therapists carry out laser treatments, chemical resurfacing, and skin therapies, collaborating with medical professionals in clinics and spas.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Beautician

Beauticians enhance clients' appearance through treatments like facials, massages, and makeup, with diverse career paths available.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Waxing Therapist

Waxing Therapists remove body hair with hot and strip wax, providing aftercare while working in salons, spas, or mobile services.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Spa Therapist

Spa Therapists provide body and relaxation treatments in various wellness settings, focusing on client indulgence and maintaining a serene environment.

Avg yearly income $65,520
Skill level Advanced

Laser Therapist

Laser Therapists use non-ionising radiation for skin treatments, tattoo removal, and hair removal, consulting clients to tailor effective laser programs.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Beauty Therapist

A Beauty Therapist provides beauty treatments, assesses client needs, and offers product advice, requiring strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Cosmetic Nurse

Cosmetic Nurses perform beauty treatments, provide client assessments and advice, requiring strong communication, customer service, and time management skills.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Dermal Clinician

A Dermal Clinician performs non-surgical cosmetic skin treatments, including laser procedures, to address various patient concerns.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

IPL and Laser Technician

An IPL and Laser Technician performs cosmetic skin treatments using light and laser therapies to address various patient concerns.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Electrologist

An Electrologist uses electrical currents for hair removal, conducting consultations and ensuring high hygiene standards in beauty clinics.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Skin Therapist

A Skin Therapist assesses skin conditions and provides treatments like facials and chemical peels to enhance clients' skin health.

Avg yearly income $64,480
Skill level Advanced

Clinical Aesthetician

A Clinical Aesthetician provides specialised skin treatments, using advanced techniques to enhance clients' appearance and address skin concerns.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Hair and Makeup Artist

A Hair and Makeup Artist creates specific looks for performers in film, TV, and theatre, adapting techniques for various productions.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Nail Technician

Nail Technicians provide manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements, creating art designs, selling products, and maintaining equipment in salons.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician

Eyelash and Eyebrow Technicians offer services like extensions, tinting, shaping, and threading, while managing salon tasks and maintaining equipment hygiene.

Avg yearly income $63,700
Skill level Beginner

Makeup Artist

Makeup Artists enhance beauty using cosmetics for various events, create special effects for film and theatre, and design prosthetic masks.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Special Effects Makeup Artist

A Special Effects Makeup Artist creates unique looks for film, TV, or stage by applying makeup for effects like injuries or character transformations.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in beauty therapy and makeup

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrologist Skin Therapist Dermatology Assistant
Clinical Aesthetician Dermal Clinician IPL and Laser Technician Reflexology Therapist Beauty Therapist Cosmetic Nurse Salon Assistant Beautician Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Salon Manager Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Massage Therapist
+ 14 more
SHBBMUP008

Apply Eyelash Extensions
On Campus, Online
6 days
$1,933 - $2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Beautician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Beautician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wardrobe Assistant Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist
Hair and Makeup Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wardrobe Assistant Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist + 1 more
SHBHDES003

Create Finished Hair Design
Online
10 weeks
$2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Hairdresser Barber
Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Hairdresser Barber Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Manager + 2 more
HLTINF005

Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
Online
8 weeks
$299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sterilisation Technician Cosmetic Nurse
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sterilisation Technician Cosmetic Nurse
SHB50216

Diploma of Salon Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
Stylist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Stylist + 1 more
SHB30221

Certificate III in Make-Up
Blended
4 months
$2,550 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Makeup Artist
Hair and Makeup Artist Skin Therapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Skin Therapist + 2 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Intensive Care Nurse Trauma Nurse
Triage Nurse Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Facilitator Cosmetic Nurse Acute Care Nurse School Nurse Oncology Nurse Palliative Care Nurse General Practice Nurse IVF Nurse Occupational Health Nurse Midwife Registered Nurse Surgical Nurse Remote Area Nurse Critical Care Nurse Renal Care Nurse Community Health Nurse Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse
+ 22 more
SHB30516

Certificate III in Barbering
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Salon Assistant
Hair and Makeup Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hairdresser Barber Salon Assistant Hair and Makeup Artist + 1 more
SHB30121

Certificate III in Beauty Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Beautician
Nail Technician Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Electrologist
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Beautician Nail Technician Waxing Therapist Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Electrologist + 8 more
SHBBHRS010

Provide Waxing Services
Online
6 weeks
$1,799
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Assistant
SHB30416

Certificate III in Hairdressing
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Assistant Stylist
Barber Hairdresser
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hair and Makeup Artist Salon Assistant Stylist Barber Hairdresser + 2 more
SHB40121

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Nurse Beautician Nail Technician
Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Dermal Therapist Beauty Therapist Electrologist Skin Therapist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Nurse Beautician Nail Technician Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Dermal Therapist Beauty Therapist Electrologist Skin Therapist + 6 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
On Campus
12 months
$17,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist
SHBBSKT010

Provide Skin Needling Treatments
On Campus
2 days
$1,799
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist
SHBBMUP010

Design and Apply Make-Up for Photography
On Campus
4 days
$670
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Brand Ambassador
Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Online Content Creator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Beauty Therapist Brand Ambassador Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Online Content Creator + 3 more
SHBBBOS007

Apply Cosmetic Tanning Products
On Campus
2 days
$590
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Skin Therapist Beauty Therapist Salon Assistant

Make-up for Professionals
On Campus
5 days
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician
SHB30321

Certificate III in Nail Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 14 months
$0 - $10,255
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Beauty Therapist Retail Assistant
Nail Technician Beautician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Beauty Therapist Retail Assistant Nail Technician Beautician + 2 more
HLT42021

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $10,092
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Spa Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Spa Therapist
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