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What this job is
A dermal therapist assesses and treats skin conditions using clinical and aesthetic techniques in a salon, clinic, or hospital setting. They perform facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and other skincare treatments, and provide evidence-based advice on skin health and product use. The role requires understanding of skin pathology, therapeutic products, and client safety protocols.
Pay
A$1,178 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Appointment Schedulingcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Case Note Documentationcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Health Terminology Literacycore
- HICAPS and Medicare Claiming Systemscore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Practice Management Software (e.g., Best Practice, MedicalDirector)core
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Administer appointments
- Advise customers on usage of cosmetics
- Complaint Handling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Health Record Administration
- Incident Reporting
- Invoicing and Billing Administration
- Professional Boundaries Maintenance
- Risk Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication