- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
A part-time Beauty Advisor position at a prestige beauty retailer in Essendon, combining creative and technical makeup artistry expertise with personalized customer service. The role encompasses in-store consultations, product demonstrations, visual merchandising contributions, and point-of-sale operations to deliver an inspirational and educative customer experience. While formal makeup artistry certification or prior retail beauty experience is preferred, candidates with demonstrated creative and technical ability at any level are welcomed and will receive comprehensive training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup consultations and product demonstrations to customers in a fast-paced retail environment
- Execute makeup applications with technical precision, combining creative expertise with customer preferences
- Contribute to high standards of visual merchandising within the store to maintain competitive market positioning
- Participate actively in in-store events and promotions to create customer impact and drive sales
- Operate retail point-of-sale software and process transactions accurately
- Maintain product knowledge across the cosmetics range to educate and guide customer purchasing decisions
- Work collaboratively within a high-performing team to achieve store performance targets
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical makeup artistry expertise, with makeup artistry certification or previous retail beauty experience preferred
- Ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work flexible retail hours including daytime, evening, weekend, and special event shifts
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of right to live and work in Australia
Skills
Experience
Amateur-level or professional makeup artistry experience is acceptable; retail makeup experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must demonstrate high levels of creative and technical expertise and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent training is desirable but not mandatory; secondary education required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Essendon, Victoria, Australia — conveniently close to Melbourne.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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