Hairdresser - IMMEDIATE START

Hair 4 Kids Airport West; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choose days you want to work

Free on-street parking

No late nights

Fun, friendly team

Leadership opportunities

Higher hourly rates for leadership

Job summary

Hair 4 Kids Airport West is seeking a Fully Qualified Hairdresser who enjoys working with kids and can cut and style with confidence. Training available for braiding; English communication is essential for customer service and phone calls.

The role offers weekday rostered days (Mon/Wed) with schedules from 9:30am to 5pm and a Saturday shift (9am–2pm). Join a small, friendly team that values reliability and care for children and families.

Qualifications

• Must have strong English communication and customer service skills.
• Experience cutting and styling children’s hair; braiding a plus.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small team.
• Must be Australian citizen.

Responsibilities

• Cut and style children’s hair and adults as needed.
• Perform braiding and basic styling.
• Maintain a friendly, kid-focused salon environment.
• Be reliable with rostered days and times, including Saturdays.

Skills

Communication (English)

Kid-friendly service

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Fully Qualified Hairdresser

Job description

Hair 4 Kids was established over 25 years ago. We have a small team and we’re growing!

Our bright and friendly kids’ salon specialises in children’s and family hairdressing & we provide a unique environment where kids can sit in one of our fun novelty chairs while they watch an array of movies or choose from an assortment of Playstation games. We also cater to adults with cuts and styling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We urgently require a Fully Qualified Hairdresser who loves working with kids and is confident in cutting and styling. If you have braiding experience this is a plus, but we’re happy to train!

Whether you’ve recently become a Qualified Hairdresser, you’re looking to return to work after a break, or you have years and years of experience – if you love kids, are reliable and friendly – we’d love to hear from you!

Our preference is that you can communicate clearly in English - so that you are understood and that the clients can understand you verbally and over the phone.

IMMEDIATE START FOR A RELIABLE PERSON TO FILL THIS ROL

ROSTERED DAYS MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 9.30am to 5pm, we're also super flexible and are happy for you to chose which days you’d like to work. - (More on School Holidays).

Saturday 9 am – 2pm enjoy an early finish for the weekend! (MUST BE ABLE WORK SATURDAYS)

School holidays are our busiest periods so we do need someone who can work across these times. You may also be able to work more days to cover staff leave.

ABOUT YOU

Must be an Australian Citizen

hairdressing experience essential (At least 3 years)

must be able to do cuts and styling (blends, male/female) , ability to do braids

Patient with children of all ages (babies to teenagers)

Excellent Communication skills (English) to answer phones, greet customers

Must be reliable - show up on time , be ready to work

WHAT WE OFFER

• The perfect work/life balance: Choose the days you want to work!
• Avoid the traffic with 9.30am starts - No late nights! (Free On-Street Parking)
• 5pm finishes every day + 2pm finish on Saturdays (No Sundays)
• A fun & friendly team environment. If you love working with kids – this is the perfect role for you!
• No colour/chemical work, so you can focus on cuts, styling & braiding (children + men’s &women’s)
• Regular social gatherings - fully paid xmas functions - you will be spoilt if you are the right fit
• Leadership opportunities also available (including higher hourly rates)

Pay Rate: Above Award rates – we’re happy to negotiate based on your skills & experience + we will review your wage regularly to ensure you’re being paid what you deserve.

PLUS – Higher pay rates if you think you’re ready to step into a Leadership role (now or in future)

PLUS – Bonuses, Gifts & Commissions

WHAT ELSE DO WE OFFER?

3 weeks off over Christmas and New Years (Leave paid out in Lump Sum)

A fun, friendly and laid-back environment where we all work as a team and help each other

We’ve been operating for over 24 years so we have it down pat on how to run a kid friendly salon where you will truly enjoy your work!

A career, not just a job. We truly love what we do and so do our team. We promise you that you will always be treated as an equal, you will always be heard, and you will always be valued.

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