Jobs · Australia
Barber jobs in Australia
97 open barber roles across 28 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
22 open rolesVictoria
20 open rolesWestern Australia
13 open rolesTasmania
7 open rolesAustralian Capital Territory
3 open rolesNorthern Territory
1 open roleSouth Australia
1 open roleJust posted
All 97 barber roles →Senior Barber Mobile
Faded Dynasty · Sydney, NSW
Posted 11 days ago
Senior barber
BlackBear Barbershop · Gold Coast, QLD
Posted 12 days ago
Senior barber
Hair Illusions · Brisbane, QLD
Posted 12 days ago
Full time, manger, part time
Top g barbers · Brisbane, QLD
Posted 13 days ago
full time , part time
Lavish fade barbers · Melbourne, VIC
Posted 14 days ago
Barber
Daniel And The Lions Den Barbers · Hobart, TAS
Posted 18 days ago
Barber or hairdresser, casual
Stu's Styles for Men · Gladstone, QLD
Posted today
Barber
Urban Stylz · Gold Coast, QLD
Posted today
The working guides
Pay, areas and demand, city by city
- Working in Melbourne
- Working in Sydney
- Working in Brisbane
- Working in Perth
- Working in Gold Coast
- Working in Hobart
- Working in Canberra
- Working in Sunshine Coast
- Working in Mackay
- Working in Newcastle
- Working in Launceston
- Working in Central Coast
- Working in Bendigo
- Working in Townsville
- Working in Adelaide
- Working in Wollongong
- Working in Geelong
- Working in Ballarat
- Working in Cairns
- Working in Darwin
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
Looking for visa sponsorship barber jobs in Australia? See what to prepare, what to ask a shop, and how shops weigh sponsoring an overseas barber in Australia.
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?
- 97 open roles as of 21 October 2026, across 28 cities. The most are in Melbourne (17), Sydney (15), 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. 15 of the 97 open roles advertise visa sponsorship right now. Filter for sponsorship on the board to see exactly which.
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