JOBS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY
DISCOVER BEAUTY SECTOR JOBS
YOUR PASSPORT TO A FULFILLING CAREER
Are you passionate about beauty and wellness? A career in the beauty industry could be your calling! The beauty sector offers a variety of exciting beauty job opportunities, from hands-on roles like beauty therapy to entrepreneurial ventures in salon management. Whether you’re starting out or looking to elevate your career, the possibilities are endless.
BEAUTY CAREERS
The beauty industry is thriving, with a growing demand for skilled professionals across various roles. Here’s a glimpse of the career opportunities in the beauty industry.
Do you love everything skin-related and have a passion for empowering people to feel genuinely beautiful in their own skin? Imagine spending every day getting paid to perform facials in a dreamy home salon or medispa!
Job Titles:
- Beauty Therapist
- Senior Beauty Therapist
- Skin Therapist
- Advanced Skin Therapist
- Dermal Therapist
- Senior Dermal Therapist
- Laser Therapist
- Laser Technician
- Clinic Manager
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will use your knowledge of skin, anatomy, physiology, skin science, cosmetic products and devices (e.g. Hydrafacial, micro current, LED light therapy, microdermabrasion and skin analysis technology) to:
- Treat your clients to our French signature luxuriously relaxing facials
- Specialise in advanced high-performing facials to treat a variety of skin concerns
- Provide highly personalised cosmeceutical skincare recommendations (product sales is where you can vastly increase your earning potential!)
- Lead new client consultations, diagnose their skin concerns and design treatment plans
- Design skincare routines personalised to your clients needs
- Develop relationships with your clients to build treatment plans to ensure repeat bookings
Qualification Required:
- Our flagship Future of Beauty program (SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management)
Picture yourself immersed in the tranquil ambiance of a luxurious day spa, guiding clients on their journey to relaxation and rejuvenation! With the opportunity to work for international hotel chains, this career path offers the exciting prospect of travelling and working all over the world.
Job Titles:
- Beauty Therapist
- Senior Beauty Therapist
- Spa Therapist
- Senior Spa Therapist
- Wellness Coordinator
- Spa Host
- Spa Manager
What You’ll Be Doing:
Harness your healing touch and expertise in relaxation techniques, holistic practices, and wellness principles such as Reflexology, Aromatherapy Hot Stone and Swedish massage to:
- Lead luxurious client consultations utilising your knowledge of skin science, anatomy, and physiology combined with client lifestyle factors to design the perfect personalised treatment
- Treat clients to pre and post-treatments rituals to ensure they feel pampered and rejuvenated
- Specialise in customised wellness and massage experiences, including a range of holistic treatments such as aromatherapy, reflexology
- Recommend personalised wellness routines and lifestyle enhancements to promote holistic health and vitality for your clients
- Ensure the ultimate guest experience via managing spa operations including booking, inventory and staff management
Qualification Required:
- Our flagship Future of Beauty program (SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management)
Compliment your ability to give amazing treatments by being a talented Manager or Business Owner! Thrive every day at work by being an inspiring leader and carving out the career you’ve always dreamed of. Even if you don’t think you have the confidence, don’t worry – it’s a skillset we are experts in training you in!
Job Titles:
- Salon Manager
- Clinic Manager
- Spa Manager
- Business Owner
- Founder
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Manager or Business Owner in the beauty industry, your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Managing salon operations including scheduling, inventory management, and client relations.
- Providing leadership and guidance to staff, including training, performance evaluations, and team motivation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve or upgrade the treatment menu, such as introducing new services or product lines.
- Actioning marketing activities to promote the salon and attract new clientele.
- Interviewing potential new beauty therapy staff to recruit the best talent for your salon or business
Qualification Required:
- Our flagship Future of Beauty program (SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management)
Covering all the core fundamentals across salon classics like waxing, massage, tinting, manicure/pedicures, body treatments, aromatherapy and spa therapy, your clients come to you for all of their beauty needs to uplift, rejuvenate and enhance their natural beauty.
Job Titles:
- Beauty Therapist
- Senior Beauty Therapist
- Spa & Beauty Therapist
- Salon Manager
What You’ll Be Doing:
Beauty Therapists cater to a broad market as they provide a wider range of treatment options including:
- Facials: Tailored to address various skin concerns and promote radiance and hydration.
- Massage: Offering relaxation, tension relief, and holistic well-being through various massage techniques.
- Makeup Artistry: Creating personalised makeup looks for special occasions or everyday glamour.
- Waxing: Providing hair removal services for smooth, flawless skin.
- Eyebrow Shaping: Sculpting and defining brows to enhance facial features.
- Eyelash Tinting: Enhancing natural lashes with tinting treatments.
- Manicure and Pedicure: Nurturing hands and feet with meticulous care and attention to detail.
Qualification Required:
Our flagship Future of Beauty program (SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy & SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management)
How To Get The Best Jobs In The Beauty Industry?
Students undertaking the nationally required beauty industry qualification, the SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy at The French Beauty Academy are provided with essential career skills and networking opportunities to help them secure the best jobs in the beauty industry.
Students are taught essential skills in personal branding, professional development, interview techniques, and resume and cover letter writing to help secure their dream job. They also attend the on-campus Job Fair where they interview for real jobs with recruiters from a range of beauty businesses and brands on-campus! Successful job applicants can secure next-round interviews or trade tests and get ready to start work at their spas, salons and clinics prior to graduation.
What does a beauty therapist do?
A beauty therapist is a trained professional who provides a wide range of services that are designed to rejuvenate, improve, and maintain the health of the skin, body, and overall appearance of their clientele.
On a deeper level, a beauty therapist plays a vital role in elevating confidence, promoting wellness, and fostering meaningful human connections. Through personalised treatments, they enhance natural beauty while helping clients feel their best, inside and out. Their work goes beyond aesthetics, offering therapeutic benefits that reduce stress and support overall well-being. By educating clients about skincare and self-care practices, they empower individuals to maintain long-term results, building trust and creating a nurturing space where clients feel valued, heard, and cared for.
Why Become A Beauty Therapist?
Beauty therapy is a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive impact on clients’ confidence and wellbeing. With opportunities to specialise and grow, it’s a dynamic profession with high demand in spas, salons, and clinics worldwide. But it’s more than that…
Beauty Therapy is an act of service. Beauty Therapists have the ability and privilege to provide clients with a serene interlude amidst their busy (and sometimes) stressful lives. The gift lies in providing clients with the opportunity for complete relaxation, allowing them to fully unwind and immerse themselves in the Therapists’ skilled craft while fostering a precious moment of self-love.
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ACCELERATE YOUR EARNING IN A MANAGEMENT POSITION
Great managers are more than leaders – they’re role models who set the tone for their teams. Our Salon Management Diploma equips students with practical and transferable management skills that are invaluable in any industry. Students will learn to organise information in dynamic environments, prioritise team tasks, and set clear work goals that align with organisational vision, enabling them to lead with efficiency and purpose. They’ll also master how to recruit, train, motivate, support, and guide staff to foster a positive team culture, enhance client satisfaction, and ensure smooth daily operations. These essential skills are critical for maintaining performance, motivating teams, and driving business success, and prepare students to thrive as an effective leader in any professional setting.
DISCOVER BEAUTY SECTOR JOBS
YOUR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
The beauty industry is an ever-growing employment sector with a wide range of career opportunities that cross over into fashion, media, the creative arts, tourism, retail, education, health, rehabilitation therapies, product development and so much more. The Academy’s dedicated Industry Placement team works with each and every student to smooth the transition from training to employment and secure the best available jobs. With their help, our graduates have forged exciting careers working in: Day spas and resort spas, Medi-spas and clinics, Health retreats, International hotels, Cruise ship spas, Beauty and hairdressing salons, Home-based or mobile beauty businesses and Owning their own salon.
Some have continued their studies to specialise as: Make-up artists – working on photographic shoots, movie sets, television productions, fashion shows, Wedding and special event make-up artists, Remedial/camouflage make-up artists – working with plastic surgeons and cosmeticians, Massage therapists, Foot and hand spa therapists, Acrylic and gel nail technicians, Spray tanning clinicians, Aromatherapists and Reflexologists. And others have found their niche in product sales and development, working with global cosmetic and skin care brands as: Retail sales assistants, Wholesale product representatives, Product trainers and demonstrators, Marketers and Laboratory assistants. Of course, you could always choose to follow in your teachers’ footsteps and come back to help us educate the next generation of therapists!
I had been searching for the best place to study, this was my passion after all and I wanted to ensure I get the best education. When I arrived at the campus for orientation it was like a feeling of coming home, the French was my place and these were my people. The facility was fantastic, neat, clean, professional and far exceeded my expectations. – Christie Cameron, Senior Skin Specialist at SSKIN & French Alumni
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