Nail technician
Does manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements such as acrylic, gel and nail art in salons.
What you do
You give nail treatments to clients. Before you start, you check the client's skin. You do not treat skin that is broken or infected. You clean and disinfect files and buffers after each client, and you wash your hands before and after each client.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
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Western Australia
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
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Common questions
- What is the minimum pay for a Nail technician?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Hair and beauty employee level 2 (nail technician with Certificate II)): $35.56 an hour. Under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA000005), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.