Acting

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Actor

An Actor performs in films, TV, or live theatre, using scripts and sometimes improvisation, requiring creativity, memorisation, and strong stage presence.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown

Theatre Performer

A Theatre Performer acts, sings, or dances in productions, learning lines and rehearsing while being prepared to audition for future roles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Performer

A Performer entertains audiences through singing, acting, dancing, or playing instruments, often requiring talent, rehearsal, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Theatre Director

Theatre Directors conceive and implement artistic visions for productions, directing actors and coordinating all elements to bring scripts to life.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in acting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Singer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Singer + 4 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Screenplay Writer
Grip Gaffer Director of Photography Actor Theatre Performer Production Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Director of Photography Actor Theatre Performer Production Assistant + 6 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser + 4 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Stage Technician
Disc Jockey
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Stage Technician Disc Jockey + 1 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
11 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,810 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Performance Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $42,843
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Performance Artist Scriptwriter
Stage Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Performance Artist Scriptwriter Stage Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Community Arts Worker Stage Manager
Theatre Director Dramaturg
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Community Arts Worker Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Drama)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Stage Manager Theatre Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Stage Manager Theatre Director + 2 more

Master of Arts
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Director Publisher Theatre Director
Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Director Publisher Theatre Director Artist + 1 more

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer
Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian + 4 more

Bachelor of Theatre
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$66,843 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Theatre Director
Theatre Technician Costume Designer Set Designer Stage Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Theatre Director Theatre Technician Costume Designer Set Designer Stage Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Performing Arts
On Campus
3 years
$26,844 - $26,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer
Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Music Composer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Music Composer + 5 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Playwright Scriptwriter
Casting Director Theatre Performer Voice Actor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Playwright Scriptwriter Casting Director Theatre Performer Voice Actor + 3 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Fine Artist Screenwriter
Sculptor Theatre Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Fine Artist Screenwriter Sculptor Theatre Director + 2 more
10906NAT

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
On Campus
30 months
$55,370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach
Performer Voice Actor Screenwriter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach Performer Voice Actor Screenwriter + 3 more
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