Looking for a Hairdresser job in Australia (2026)?
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1. Optimize Your Resume and Documents
- Skills assessment: Apply for the hairdresser skills assessment with Trades Recognition Australia.
- Experience: Gather proof of 3+ years' post-qualification experience (or 5 without formal qualifications).
- English: Sit an approved English test to meet the minimum score.
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A few things to check before you start
- Has your hairdressing experience been assessed by Trades Recognition Australia?
- Do you have 3+ years' post-qualification experience (or 5 without formal qualifications)?
- Have you met the English requirement?
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Hairdresser jobs in Australia — questions answered
- Where are hairdresser jobs in Australia?
- Critical shortage — hundreds of live listings with strong demand in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, plus regional areas. Hairdresser (ANZSCO 391111) is on the skilled-occupation lists.
- What salary range do hairdresser jobs in Australia pay?
- Roughly A$60,000–A$80,000, averaging about A$25.47/hour.
- Which cities hire hairdressers in Australia?
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, regional areas
- Which employers hire hairdressers in Australia?
- Salons and barbershops, Spas and hotels, Franchise hair groups
- What licence or credential do you need in Australia?
- Migration requires a skills assessment by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — at least 3 years' post-qualification experience (or 5 without formal qualifications).
- What work-permit / visa route applies in Australia?
- Skilled Independent (189), Skilled Nominated (190) and employer-sponsored (ENS 186) visas; the skills assessment is mandatory for points-tested and 186 routes.
- What language level do you need?
- English (an approved test with a minimum score; some exemptions apply).
Good to know about Hairdresser jobs in Australia
- Regional demand is strong and can improve nomination chances.
- Trades Recognition Australia is the prescribed assessing body for hairdressers.
- Points-tested skilled visas need the TRA assessment, as does the employer-sponsored ENS 186 route.
- Regional roles can reduce competition and improve your migration pathway.
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