CSRC Industry Councils - 2026
The Creative Skills Retail Council (CSRC) is establishing State Industry Councils for Hair, Beauty (Makeup), and Barbering across Australia.
These Councils bring together respected professionals who share our purpose and commitment to business excellence, workforce capability, and positive industry change.
About the Councils
Each State and Territory will include:
CSRC Hair Council
CSRC Barber Council
CSRC Beauty (Makeup) Council
CSRC Education Council
CSRC Solo Operator Council
CSRC Apprentice Council
CSRC Corporate Council
Each Council will include 8–10 Members from diverse backgrounds, representing both metropolitan and regional areas.
All Councils report to the CSRC National Steering Committee, helping to ensure national consistency and local relevance.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
Be a current Professional Member, Corporate Member, or Education Member of the Creative Skills Retail Council.
For the Apprentice Council, your employer must be a current CSRC member.
Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and continuous improvement.
Be available to attend a minimum of fours online meetings/per-year and contribute between sessions where required.
Expectations
Council members are expected to:
Represent their peers and share feedback with CSRC.
Promote CSRC’s purpose and impact initiatives within their networks.
Participate actively in Council discussions and working groups.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold CSRC’s Council Member Code of Conduct.
Council Members Receive
Recognition as a CSRC State or Territory Council Member, helping shape the industry’s national voice.
Inclusion on the CSRC website and in official communications as a recognised Council Member.
Term
Appointments are for an eighteen month term, renewable by re-submitting an expression of interest.
How to Apply
Submit your Expression of Interest via the CSRC website or member portal. You will then receive an email with the application form. Applications close 31 December 2025.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the CSRC Executive Team and National Steering Committee.
Successful applicants will be notified and formally announced on the CSRC website.