Hairdresser / Senior Hairdresser — Calm Precision Cairns Lifestyle Real EarningsLocation: Cairns, QLDSalon: Cuts By CarellaSummary:Calm, structured salon seeking skilled hairdresser ready to deliver precision work and real client results.Key Selling Points:Paid trials, real earnings, and transparent pay from day oneCalm, structured salon with clear systems and genuine team supportOngoing development in advanced cutting, colour, and fast foilingAbout The Role:Join Cuts By Carella, a precision-based salon built on skill, calm, and consistency.We do not do ego or chaos.
We do great hair, teamwork, and results that keep clients returning.This full-time role suits a qualified stylist who wants a structured salon where every chair runs on skill and every shift runs on rhythm.Our floor runs on a clear system: the Client Experience Manager coordinates flow, the Stylist owns service, and the Technical Director guides craft.We honour a two-way pact - you bring consistency and craft; we back you with structure, fairness, and professional calm.Once readiness is demonstrated, you will be confident and trusted to run the salon floor as the lead stylist on days when the Technical Director is not working, in partnership with the Client Experience Manager - maintaining calm flow, service consistency, and client excellence throughout the day.The Client Experience Manager delivers key support to stylists, including administration and phone handling, basin and treatment assistance, shampoo and conditioner attachment support, and real-time time-management control.This structure allows you to stay fully focused on service, craft, and client results.What You'll Be DoingPrecision cutting, ratio-based colouring, and tailored styling using Paul Mitchell The ColourWorking across two chairs where appropriate, balancing client flow, timing,



and service qualityYou support delivery as required to keep client flow calm and service standards consistentFollowing Cuts By Carella systems, scripts, and timing standards to deliver consistent, high-quality service every shiftReinforcing aftercare plans and rebooking support with every client to protect results and loyaltyMaintaining daily floor readiness - stations, tools, and retail display set at open; reset to standard before closePartnering with the Client Experience Manager and Technical Director to keep the floor calm, coordinated, and client-firstProviding guidance to emerging stylists when rostered together to maintain consistency across the teamMaintaining a spotless station and stepping in for team flow when requiredWhat You BringEither Certificate III or Certificate IV in Hairdressing (or equivalent apprenticeship)Minimum three years of post-qualification salon experience within tropical or high humidity environments, or at least five years of post-qualification experience in non tropical salons.Suited to an experienced stylist able to operate independently within a structured teamProven skill in cutting, colouring, blow-drying, and treatmentsA calm, reliable, team-first approach - no ego, no dramaClear communication, sound timing, and pride in end-to-end serviceCommitment to hygiene, safety, and skilled presentation at all timesConfident,



professional product recommendations that link to in-salon resultsMust have full Australian work rights and be available to commence immediatelyRoster & Earnings Full-time roster with a rotating weekend schedule, including SundaysBase salary $80,000 + bonuses and incentives 4 or 5 Day Working WeeksTrials are paidWhat We OfferLimited time offer for a limited number of roles: apply within 14 days to secure 80k base.Service and retail incentives in addition to base paySecure on-site parking (value $160 per month) salary packagedTransparent pay and rotation system: fair, tax-smart, and consistentOngoing development with Francesco Carella, focused on precision cutting, advanced colour craft, salon rhythm, and fast foiling techniques that build both speed and consistencyClear performance markers: precision cuts completed in 45 to 75 minutes; weekly reviews focused on craft and client results: never sales pressureThe Environment A boutique Cairns salon known for personalised service, consistency, and beautiful results.If you value calm over chaos, craft over chatter, and teamwork over ego, this is your chair.How To Apply Please apply with your résumé and a short cover note.Local or settled in Cairns strongly preferred.Email: ****** stylists are warmly encouraged to pop into the salon with their résumé in person — we value meeting you face-to-face and seeing your professionalism first hand.Next step Shortlisted applicants will complete a brief Culture Fit Pre-Interview Test before their salon interview to confirm alignment with our calm, professional salon culture and values.Please note: This is not a sponsored work visa position.
Applicants must have full Australian work rightsApply now and take the next step in your career with Cuts By Carella.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $80,****** per yearWork Location: In person

📌 Hairdresser (Cert Iii / Cert Iv) (Queensland)
🏢 Cuts By Carella
📍 Queensland