At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional hair services and build lasting client relationships in a vibrant salon environment.
- Company: Join Josh Wood Colour, a celebrated hair institution now in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy ongoing education, competitive salary, commission potential, and MECCA product discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with real career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a unique brand and shape the future of hair in Australia.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified stylist with strong technical skills and a passion for client relationships.
The predicted salary is between 41400 - 50600 $ per year.
Josh Wood Colour, one of London’s most celebrated hair institutions, has landed in Australia, and we’ve made ourselves right at home inside MECCA Bourke Street. Founded by globally recognised colourist Josh Wood, our Melbourne salon opened in August 2025 and it’s already buzzing. We’re a tight-knit team of creative professionals who pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hair and unforgettable client experiences, every single day.
The Role
This is a hybrid role for a newly qualified stylist who’s fast, polished and brilliant with people. You’ll be employed as an entry-level stylist with your own chair, and your week splits in two:
- 3 days in the MECCA Atelier. Dry-styling (blow-dries, finishes and hair-ups) for up to 8 clients a day, alongside the MECCA make-up artists.
- 2 days in the salon. Building your own column of cut, style and finish clients. Whenever your chair isn’t booked, you’ll step into our Salon Host & Assistant role, looking after clients and supporting the team.
This is a key role for us and one we are looking to fill with someone flexible and keen to be part of an exclusive London brand, available only at MECCA Bourke St and Chadstone.
Key Responsibilities
- Stylist and Atelier Services
- Delivering high-quality, tailored cutting, styling and finishing services in the salon and in the Atelier
- Immaculate hair-up skills
- Leading in-depth consultations, really listening, and advising clients with honesty and confidence
- Building lasting client relationships and driving rebookings for your column and the salon
- Contributing to a supportive, inclusive and upbeat team culture
- Salon Host & Assistant
- Provide a warm and professional welcome to all clients
- Prepare and serve refreshments, maintaining a high standard of presentation
- Assist stylists and colourists with salon preparations, including shampooing, head massages, and brushing hair
- Ensure salon tools and workstations are prepared, restocked, and organised
- Support with stock management, ordering, and retail merchandising
- Support with bookings, client check-ins, and payments
- Ensure excellent communication across all client touchpoints
Who you are
- A newly qualified hairdresser with strong technical skills across cutting, styling, blow-dries and hair-ups
- A natural at building real relationships. Clients come back because of you
- Comfortable sharing your work on social media
- A team player who lifts everyone around you
- Experience in luxury or high-end salons is a bonus, but passion and skill matter most
Perks & Benefits
- Ongoing education and training from UK-trained hairdressers
- Real career pathway support and room to grow
- Commission structures for uncapped earning potential
- MECCA product discount
- Competitive salary
- A seat at the table with a globally recognised hair and beauty brand
This is more than a salon job. It’s your chance to be part of something bold, beautiful and unique as we bring the future of hair to Australia.
Hybrid Assistant in Melbourne employer: JOSH WOOD HAIR
At Josh Wood Colour, we offer a vibrant and supportive work environment where creativity thrives. As a newly qualified stylist in our Melbourne salon, you'll benefit from ongoing education, a clear career pathway, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in a luxurious setting. Join us at MECCA Bourke Street and be part of a unique brand that values your growth and passion for hair.
