Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Hospitality, Retail & Services
Beauty & Wellness Therapy
Beauty therapy, dermal treatments, hairdressing and personal care qualifications.
Salary range
A$41K–46K
Median A$43,750
2035 outlook
+5.0%
stable
PR signal
Strong PR
Beauty Therapist and Hairdresser in national shortage. Certificate III pathway. Growing demand.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Trade Pathway
Duration
1–2 years
Qualifications
Certificate III · Certificate IV · Diploma
Education fields
Society and Culture · Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Certificate III in Beauty Therapy (12-18 months). National shortage for Beauty Therapist and Hairdresser.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW | A$10,000 | 1.5 yr | — |
| TAFE QLD | A$9,000 | 1.5 yr | — |
| Holmesglen TAFE (VIC) | A$10,000 | 1.5 yr | — |
| South Metropolitan TAFE (WA) | A$9,000 | 1.5 yr | — |
| Torrens University | A$26,000 | 3 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18