Beauty therapist

This placement takes place in a vibrant, welcoming, and modern beauty salon located in Portland. The team is passionate about creating a friendly and professional environment for both clients and students. The salon owner has a strong commitment to supporting young people to explore the world of beauty and wellness through both observation and hands-on experience, wherever possible. If you're curious about what it takes to thrive in a professional salon and eager to build real-world skills, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Skills You Might Learn

- Customer service and professional communication
- Exposure to a range of beauty treatments and services
- Workplace etiquette and teamwork
- Salon hygiene and safety protocols
- Time management and initiative in a fast-paced settin

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will:
- Greet and seat clients and offer refreshments.
- Assist with general housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors, tidying stations, and helping keep the salon looking professional.
- Support therapists during treatments (as appropriate and under supervision).
- Observe services depending on salon activity on the day.
- Help with preparing work areas and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Answer phones and assist with reception tasks as appropriate.

Student Requirements

To ensure a positive experience for both student and host, students are expected to:
- Be genuinely interested in the beauty industry
- Be reliable and professional in their conduct
- Be confident or willing to learn basic expectations like making tea/coffee, sweeping, and presenting well
- Be willing to follow salon procedures and instructions
- Be comfortable in a customer-facing environment

Bonus: Students who can demonstrate an understanding of general salon etiquette, embrace 'tea and tidy' duties and have confidence with simple tasks will thrive here. You may be asked to meet with the host beforehand for a short induction or suitability check.

Dress Requirements

Black clothing suitable for a beauty salon (e.g. neat black pants, shirt, closed shoes). Hair should be tidy, and minimal jewelry or makeup as appropriate to salon standards.

Special Transport Requirements

Students to arrange their own transport.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)