Employer sponsorship for beauty therapists is challenging in Australia. The TSMIT salary floor for the 482 visa is 76,515 from 1 July 2025. Many beauty therapist roles pay below this. Sponsorship depends on occupation list settings, employer approvals, and meeting market salary and labour testing rules.
Beauty Therapist ANZSCO 451111 is not on the national medium and long term list. Some states support nomination in selected rounds, but employer sponsorship remains rare due to salary thresholds. Regional employers sometimes sponsor senior roles where packages exceed TSMIT.
Something to take note of:
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Sponsorship is possible but not extremely common because many beauty salons hire locally.
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Regional areas may have more opportunities due to skill shortages.
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Specialising in advanced treatments (laser, dermal, spa therapy, injectables) can make you more competitive for sponsorship.
International graduates often pursue local experience and advanced skills first. Consider pathways into higher demand roles if migration is your goal. Learn about study routes and next steps: beauty study and sponsorship realities.
