Hair & Beauty Jobs in Melbourne: The Latest Salon & Beauty Industry Opportunities
If you're looking for hair and beauty jobs in Melbourne, The Salon Grid is here to make your search easier.
Every week, we round up current opportunities across Melbourne's hair, beauty and salon industry — from hairstylist and senior stylist positions to freelance salon chairs, beauty room rentals and independent beauty spaces.
Whether you're an experienced hairstylist looking for a new salon, a beauty therapist ready for your next opportunity, or a freelance beauty professional looking for a space to work from, this is where you can find some of the latest opportunities available across Melbourne.
This page is regularly updated as new roles and opportunities become available.
Hairdresser & Hairstylist Jobs in Melbourne
Melbourne has one of Australia's most diverse and creative hair industries, with opportunities ranging from established salons and independent studios to freelance spaces and collaborative creative environments.
If you're a hairdresser in Melbourne looking for your next role, some of the current opportunities include senior stylist positions, freelance hairdressing opportunities and creative salon residencies.
Current Hairstylist Opportunities
Hair Retreat Melbourne — Hairstylist
Hair Retreat Melbourne is currently looking for a hairstylist to join their team.
Ariel Studio — Senior Stylist
Ariel Studio is hiring an experienced senior stylist for their salon team.
Everyday Brunswick — Senior Hairstylist
Everyday Brunswick is looking for a senior hairstylist to join their Brunswick salon.
Co Lab — Freelance Hairstylist
Co Lab, a new salon in Melbourne, is looking for a freelance hairstylist to join their new salon community.
Salon Spagetti — Creative Resident
Salon Spagetti in Brunswick is looking for a creative resident and is open to either a freelance hairstylist or senior hairstylist.
Freelance Hairdressing Opportunities in Melbourne
Not every hairdresser is looking for traditional salon employment.
For established stylists who want more independence, freelance hairdressing in Melbourne can offer an alternative way to build a client base while working within a professional salon environment.
Freelance salon chairs and independent spaces can be particularly appealing to hairstylists who already have an established clientele or want greater control over their schedule, services and business.
Current Freelance Opportunities
Rinse Hair Salon — Fitzroy
Rinse Hair Salon currently has a freelance hairstylist chair available in Fitzroy, located opposite Carlton Gardens.
Co Lab — Melbourne
Co Lab is looking for a freelance hairstylist to become part of its new salon space.
Salon Spagetti — Brunswick
Salon Spagetti is looking for a creative resident and is open to freelance or senior hairstylists.
Beauty Jobs & Independent Beauty Spaces in Melbourne
The Melbourne beauty industry extends well beyond traditional salon employment.
There are opportunities for nail technicians, lash artists, brow artists, cosmetic tattoo artists, waxing specialists, injectables practitioners and independent beauty businesses looking for a professional space to operate from.
Beauty Room Available — Salon Babe, South Yarra
Salon Babe in South Yarra currently has a beauty room available to rent.
The space could suit a range of independent beauty professionals, including:
Nail technicians
Cosmetic tattoo artists
Lash artists
Brow artists
Cosmetic injectors
Beauty therapists
Independent beauty businesses
For beauty professionals who want to operate independently while working from a beautiful salon environment, renting a dedicated beauty room can be an attractive alternative to traditional employment.
Waxing Jobs in Melbourne
Miss J's Nail & Beauty is currently looking for an experienced waxer to join their team.
Miss J's is a proudly inclusive queer space looking for someone confident and experienced in providing waxing services for people of all genders.
For beauty therapists and waxing specialists searching for an inclusive salon environment in Melbourne, this is one of the current opportunities featured by The Salon Grid.
How to Find Hair & Beauty Jobs in Melbourne
Finding the right salon job isn't always about applying for every position you see.
The best opportunity is usually the one that matches your experience, creative style, career goals and preferred way of working.
When searching for hairdresser jobs in Melbourne or beauty jobs in Melbourne, consider:
1. Think about the salon environment
Do you want to work in a large established salon, an independent studio, a creative space or a small team?
The environment you work in can have just as much impact on your career as the role itself.
2. Consider employment vs freelance work
Traditional employment isn't the only option for Melbourne hairdressers and beauty professionals.
Freelance chairs, salon residencies and independent beauty rooms can provide alternative ways to work and build your business.
3. Look beyond the job title
A "senior stylist" position at one salon can look completely different from the same title at another.
Look at the salon's clientele, culture, location, services and creative direction to find an opportunity that genuinely suits you.
4. Keep checking for new opportunities
Salon vacancies can come and go quickly.
The Salon Grid regularly updates this page with new hair and beauty jobs in Melbourne, so check back regularly if you're actively looking for your next opportunity.
Looking for Salon Staff in Melbourne?
If you're a salon owner or beauty business hiring in Melbourne, The Salon Grid can help you get your vacancy in front of people working in the Australian hair and beauty industry.
We can feature opportunities including:
Hairstylist jobs
Senior stylist jobs
Apprentice hairdresser positions
Barber jobs
Beauty therapist jobs
Nail technician jobs
Brow and lash positions
Salon receptionist jobs
Salon manager positions
Freelance salon chairs
Beauty rooms for rent
Independent salon spaces
If you're hiring, get in touch with The Salon Grid to have your opportunity considered for our Melbourne hair and beauty jobs board.
Find the Latest Hair & Beauty Jobs in Melbourne
The Salon Grid's Hair & Beauty Jobs page is designed specifically for professionals working in Melbourne's salon and beauty industry.
From hairdresser jobs in Brunswick and Fitzroy to beauty opportunities in South Yarra and independent salon spaces across Melbourne, we bring together current opportunities in one place.
Looking for your next role? Check the latest Melbourne hair and beauty jobs above and bookmark this page for future opportunities.
This article is updated regularly as new jobs and opportunities are submitted to The Salon Grid. Job availability, requirements and application details can change, so always confirm the current details with the hiring business.
Last updated: 15 August 2026