Retail cosmetic assistant
Salon First Beauty Supplies

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in the beauty industry, retail, customer service, or business operations.

The placement is suitable for both Work Experience (WE) and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) students, providing valuable exposure to a professional beauty and retail environment while developing workplace skills, product knowledge, customer service experience, and confidence.

Students will gain an understanding of how a professional beauty retail business operates, including customer service, product knowledge, stock management, merchandising, order preparation, and supporting beauty industry professionals and customers.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain experience and knowledge in:

Professional beauty industry wholesale operations.
Customer service and professional communication.
Product knowledge and understanding of beauty industry supplies.
Stock management and workplace organisation.
Order processing and business operations.
Workplace health and safety practices.
Professional workplace behaviour and teamwork.

Students will also develop valuable employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, reliability, and confidence in a professional workplace environment.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students may assist with:
Learning about professional beauty products, brands, and industry supplies.
Supporting stock organisation, product displays, and inventory management.
Assisting with order preparation, packing, and dispatch processes.
Learning about customer service and communication with beauty industry clients.
Supporting general administration and workplace organisation tasks.
Gaining an understanding of how a wholesale business supports salons and beauty professionals.
Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Student Requirements

Students must have an interest in the beauty industry, retail, customer service, or business operations.

Students must demonstrate the ability to show initiative, respond positively to direction, work safely, and maintain a professional attitude within the workplace.

A willingness to learn, reliability, and a friendly and helpful attitude are essent

Dress Requirements

Students are required to wear:

Neat casual clothing suitable for a professional workplace environment.

Special Transport Requirements

The workplace is located at Salon First, 54 Brindley Street, Dandenong South VIC 3175.

Students travelling by public transport can catch Bus Route 901 from Dandenong Station and connect to the Dandenong South area. Students should check their route and travel time before commencing placement to ensure they arrive on time.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
• SHB30115 - Certificate III in Beauty Services
• SIR20216 - Certificate II in Retail Services