Jobs · Australia
Barber jobs in Australia
102 open barber roles across 30 cities right now, at verified Australian shops. Most roles here are Full-time or Rostered / part-time arrangements. Typical pay here runs $25-$70 per hour.
Barber jobs by state and city
Each city has its own page with every open role, the suburbs they sit in and an alert for the next one.
Queensland
30 open rolesNew South Wales
28 open rolesVictoria
21 open rolesWestern Australia
10 open rolesTasmania
9 open rolesNorthern Territory
2 open rolesAustralian Capital Territory
1 open roleSouth Australia
1 open roleJust posted
All 102 barber roles →Senior Barber Mobile
Faded Dynasty · Sydney, NSW
Posted 16 days ago
Senior barber
BlackBear Barbershop · Gold Coast, QLD
Posted 16 days ago
Senior barber
Hair Illusions · Brisbane, QLD
Posted 17 days ago
Full time, manger, part time
Top g barbers · Brisbane, QLD
Posted 18 days ago
full time , part time
Lavish fade barbers · Melbourne, VIC
Posted 19 days ago
Barber
Daniel And The Lions Den Barbers · Hobart, TAS
Posted 23 days ago
Senior barber, part-time
OMALIA. · Sydney, NSW
Posted today
Part-time or full-time barber
Jack The Clipper · Sydney, NSW
Posted today
The working guides
Pay, areas and demand, city by city
- Working in Sydney
- Working in Melbourne
- Working in Brisbane
- Working in Perth
- Working in Gold Coast
- Working in Hobart
- Working in Launceston
- Working in Mackay
- Working in Sunshine Coast
- Working in Ballarat
- Working in Darwin
- Working in Canberra
- Working in Central Coast
- Working in Bendigo
- Working in Townsville
- Working in Newcastle
- Working in Adelaide
- Working in Wollongong
- Working in Geelong
- Working in Cairns
Know before you apply
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Barber Commission and Benefits Explained: How to Read Pay Structures in Australian Barber Job Listings
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Visa Sponsorship Barber Jobs in Australia: What Overseas Barbers and Hiring Shops Need to Know
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Full-Time Barber and Hairdressing Jobs in Australia: How to Find a Permanent Chair Worth Keeping
Looking for full-time barber jobs in Australia? Learn what a genuine permanent chair looks like, the red flags to avoid and how to filter roles on BarberRise.
Frequently asked questions
- How many barber jobs are open in Australia right now?
- 102 open roles as of 26 October 2026, across 30 cities. The most are in Sydney (21), Melbourne (17), Brisbane (14). The count moves daily as shops post and fill chairs.
- What do barbers get paid in Australia?
- Typical pay here runs $25-$70 per hour. Under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award (MA000005), the legal floor for a qualified adult on a full-time base in 2026-27 is $28.87 an hour, before penalties and casual loading. Commission and chair rental work differently, and the rates page explains each.
- What qualifications do I need to work as a barber in Australia?
- Most shops look for a Cert III in Barbering (SHB30516), though a completed or in-progress apprenticeship, a verified overseas qualification, or solid hands-on experience can all get you a trial. Check what each listing asks for.
- Can I get a barber job in Australia with visa sponsorship?
- Yes. 20 of the 102 open roles advertise visa sponsorship right now. Filter for sponsorship on the board to see exactly which.
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