FULL-TIME HAIRDRESSER / HAIR BRAIDER Employer-Sponsored Position – Subclass 482 Visa Sponsorship

About Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge is a professional hair and beauty business providing hairdressing, hair styling, braiding and related beauty services to a diverse clientele. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hairdresser / Hair Braider to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality hairdressing and specialist braiding services while providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional salon standards.

About the Role

This is a genuine full-time position of approximately 38 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to provide professional hairdressing and hair-braiding services, including styling and protective hairstyles, while contributing to the day-to-day operation of Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional hairdressing and hair-styling services to clients.
• Perform African and contemporary hair-braiding techniques.
• Create box braids, knotless braids, cornrows and twists.
• Provide protective hairstyles for natural and textured hair.
• Install hair extensions and other hair additions where appropriately trained.
• Shampoo, condition, dry and prepare clients' hair.
• Perform hair cutting, trimming and styling within the employee's qualifications and competencies.
• Conduct client consultations and recommend suitable hairstyles.
• Provide professional hair-care and aftercare advice.
• Maintain clean, hygienic and organised workstations.
• Clean and sanitise salon tools and equipment.
• Maintain professional standards of personal presentation.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements.
• Manage appointments and complete services within reasonable timeframes.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Assist with salon opening, closing and general operations.
• Assist with stock management and product recommendations.
• Work cooperatively with other salon employees.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Essential Skills and Experience Applicants should have

• Relevant hairdressing qualification and/or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated professional hair-braiding experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of African/textured hair and protective hairstyles.
• Ability to work with different hair types and textures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Professional and reliable work practices.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience in African hair braiding (Box braids, Knotless braids, Cornrows, Senegalese twists, Natural hair care, Hair extensions, Weaves, Protective hairstyles).
• Contemporary women's hairstyling will be highly regarded.

What Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge Offers

• Full-time employment.
• Stable and ongoing employment.
• Professional salon environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Diverse and friendly clientele.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills, experience and applicable employment requirements.
• Potential employer sponsorship for an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate who satisfies Australian migration requirements.

Visa Sponsorship

Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge may consider Subclass 482 employer sponsorship for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant where the position and applicant meet all applicable Australian migration requirements. Sponsorship is subject to the employer's eligibility, the nominated occupation, applicable salary and employment requirements, and the applicant satisfying all relevant visa requirements.

Location: Alice Springs

Closing Date: 31/08/2026

Fresh Futures Hair & Beauty Lounge is an equal opportunity employer and assesses applicants based on their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the position.

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