Nail Technician

Illumination Lounge; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Illumination Lounge in Moonee Ponds is seeking an experienced Nail Technician for a casual role. You will deliver high-quality manicures, pedicures and nail artistry while maintaining a luxurious salon experience.

Availability across Thursday, Friday and Saturday is required, with Saturday essential. Join a boutique salon focused on warmth, hygiene and client care, and contribute to content with photos of your work.

Qualifications

• Has professional salon experience as a Nail Technician.
• Confident in manicures, pedicures, gel and builder gel/BIAB.
• Experienced with using an e-file.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in their work.
• Warm, friendly and professional with clients.
• Understands hygiene, presentation and cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Open to learning and continuing to develop skills.
• Keeps up with current nail trends, products and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manicures and pedicures
• Gel polish and builder gel/BIAB services
• Nail preparation, shaping and removals
• French finishes and nail art
• E-file work
• Providing personalised nail care and aftercare advice
• Building genuine relationships with clients and encouraging rebooking
• Recommending suitable treatments and retail products
• Maintaining detailed client notes
• Taking photos and videos of your beautiful work for salon content
• Maintaining an immaculate workstation and salon environment
• Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising tools in line with our strict hygiene standards
• Assisting with general salon and reception duties when required

Skills

Nail Technician

Manicures & Pedicures

Gel polish & BIAB

E-file proficiency

Client care

Tools

E-file

Job description

Experienced Nail Technician – Casual | Moonee Ponds

We're growing our Lumi team and are looking for an experienced Nail Technician who genuinely loves what they do, takes pride in beautiful, detailed work and loves making clients feel amazing.

Illumination Lounge is a boutique nail and beauty salon in the heart of Moonee Ponds. We're all about creating a warm, luxurious escape where our clients can switch off, feel looked after and enjoy an elevated 5-star experience.

About the role

As part of our nail team, you'll provide high-quality nail services while creating the warm and attentive experience our clients know and love.

Your role will include:

• Manicures and pedicures
• Gel polish and builder gel/BIAB services
• Nail preparation, shaping and removals
• French finishes and nail art
• E-file work
• Providing personalised nail care and aftercare advice
• Building genuine relationships with clients and encouraging rebooking
• Recommending suitable treatments and retail products
• Maintaining detailed client notes
• Taking photos and videos of your beautiful work for salon content
• Maintaining an immaculate workstation and salon environment
• Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising tools in line with our strict hygiene standards
• Assisting with general salon and reception duties when required

About you

We'd love to meet someone who:

• Has previous professional salon experience as a Nail Technician
• Is confident in manicures, pedicures, gel and builder gel/BIAB
• Is experienced and comfortable using an e-file
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Has a warm, friendly and professional approach with clients
• Understands the importance of hygiene, presentation and cleanliness
• Is reliable, punctual and enjoys being part of a supportive team
• Is open to learning, training and continuing to develop their skills
• Loves keeping up with current nail trends, products and techniques

The Lumi experience

We care just as much about how our clients feel as we do about their finished nails. From the moment they walk through our doors, we want every client to feel welcomed, comfortable and genuinely cared for.

We're looking for someone who shares that mindset and wants to be part of a beautiful salon environment where quality, client experience and supporting one another are at the heart of what we do.

Availability across Thursday, Friday and Saturday is required, with Saturday being essential.

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