Lock in a 6-month Melbourne contract before you even leave London, with community support and practical courses to make the move easier.
A barber relocating from the UK
London → Melbourne
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We're not Seek.
We're not Indeed.
We're only for barbers
and barbershops.
60+Barbers registered, growing weekly
25Founding barbershop spots
1Industry. Nothing else.
Figures are pre-launch registrations of interest.
For barbers
Secure an Australian chair before you land
Relocating on word-of-mouth and hope: no way to lock in a job before the flight, no visibility of who's actually hiring.
- Browse verified Australian barbershops
- Lock in short or long-term contracts before relocating
- Build a profile that travels with you
- No agency fees or commissions
For barbershops
Hire exceptional talent, local or international
Generic job boards weren't built for this trade: slow recruitment, unverified applicants, and the Commonwealth talent pool out of reach.
- Post short and long-term positions
- Verified credentials and licences
- Portfolios rated by professionals
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
How it works
Three steps. Both sides.
01
Create your profile
BarbersSkills, portfolio, certifications, availability and the move you're planning.
BarbershopsYour shop, your culture, and the chairs you need filled.
02
Post or browse
BarbersBrowse verified opportunities that match your skills, timing and city.
BarbershopsPost requirements with location, dates and budget.
03
Connect & work
BarbersGet matched, lock in the contract, land with a job waiting.
BarbershopsGet matched with the right barbers and lock in the placement.
Every placement lane:Short coverRostered coverTrial to permanentFull-time placement
Inside every membership
More than a job board
A community that lifts results
Swap advice, get feedback on your work, and learn from people who've already made the move.
Practical education
Fades to Fair Work: short, practical courses for both sides of the chair.
Educators we're working with — partnerships in discussion
Verified, both sides
Licence and certification checks for barbers. ABN and reference checks for shops.
Free starter kits
Hiring & HR pack for shops, career kit for barbers. Tick the box when you sign up.
Member perks
Supplier and booking-app discounts, being finalised with launch partners.
From the founder
A Message From Our Founder
The story behind BarberRise and how we're changing the way barbers and shops connect, learn, and grow together.
1:41
Why We Built BarberRise
Justin, founder of BarberRise and owner of Black Sheep Barbershop on the Gold Coast, on the three tiers of the platform: community, education, and job placement.
0:53
Education That Elevates Your Craft
Health, ergonomics, and building a clientele: education for a long-term career behind the chair, not just hustle culture.
0:58
Jobs Made Simple
Holiday cover, expansion hires, or a single-night gig: how shops post any role and meet vetted, career-driven barbers.
Journeys
Built for moves like these
Example scenarios, illustrative only. Not real customers.
Find a qualified barber for your busy summer season in days, not months, with training modules that make onboarding quick.
A barbershop owner hiring seasonal cover
Sydney, AU
Upgrade your fades and client communication through practical courses, then use your verified profile to land better offers and higher rates.
A local barber levelling up
Brisbane, AU
Hire an experienced barber from across the Commonwealth and use the training resources to integrate them into your team culture seamlessly.
A shop owner growing their team
Auckland, NZ → Sydney, AU
Indicative targets, not measured results: 48hr target match time, ~70% lower cost than generic job boards.
Limited Early Access
Be First to Access BarberRise
Join 60+ registered barbers and the first founding shops securing their spot
Early Access Benefits
Founding Barbers: Free for Life
Join before our paid tier opens and never pay for your profile or matching
Founding Barbershops
First placement free and 25% off platform fees for life, for the first 25 shops
Matching Starts Now
Complete your profile and we hand-match you as founding shops sign on
25 founding spots per segment. First placement free, rates locked for life, no agency fees. When they're gone, they're gone.