Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)
QualificationIssued by Queensland Health and your local council
Beauty therapist
Gives skin analyses, facials, skin care and body treatments such as massage, plus waxing, make-up and nail treatments.
What you do
You talk with clients about their needs, check their skin and advise on skin care. You give facial and body treatments such as massage, and remove unwanted hair by waxing or tinting. You may also do make-up, manicures and pedicures. You take bookings and keep client records.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Western Australia
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South Australia
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Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Skin penetration operator licence (TAS)Licence
Issued by Your local council (Public Health Act 1997, TAS)
Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Beauty therapist?
- Queensland: Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD). Tasmania: Skin penetration operator licence (TAS). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Beauty therapist?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Hair and beauty employee level 4 (beauty therapist with Certificate IV)): $37.50 an hour. Under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA000005), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Beauty therapist?
- Median earnings: $1,178 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).