Performing Arts

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

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

Singer

A Singer performs for audiences or records music, specialising in genres like opera or contemporary, requiring strong talent and stage presence.

Avg yearly income $56,784
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

Performing Arts Technician

A Performing Arts Technician manages technical equipment for film, TV, and theatre productions, ensuring quality through sound, lighting, and camera operation.

Avg yearly income $64,636
Skill level Unknown

Community Organiser

A Community Organiser oversees events, fostering partnerships in the creative arts and requiring strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
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

Dramaturg

A Dramaturg collaborates with playwrights and directors to refine scripts and enhance theatre productions through insightful analysis and feedback.

Avg yearly income $69,004
Skill level Unknown

Music Conductor

A Music Conductor leads ensembles, directs performances, interprets scores, sets tempos, and collaborates with musicians and production teams.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Jazz Musician

A Jazz Musician performs at various venues, showcasing their instrumental and vocal skills while composing, rehearsing, and collaborating with others.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Opera Singer

An Opera Singer performs in operatic productions, preparing roles, collaborating with directors, and delivering emotive performances.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Piano Accompanist

A Piano Accompanist supports vocalists and instrumentalists by playing piano, preparing music, and collaborating during rehearsals and performances.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Dance Teacher Assistant

A Dance Teacher Assistant aids in teaching dance to students, refining skills, learning choreography, and providing support, requiring fitness and passion for dance.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in performing arts

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Potter Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant + 6 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Potter Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician Illustrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician Illustrator + 6 more
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Potter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician + 4 more
CUA20720

Certificate II in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,031
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant + 2 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Potter Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant + 7 more
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,990
  • 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
CUA50820

Diploma of Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Musician Music Composer Music Tutor
Musician Songwriter Music Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Musician Music Composer Music Tutor Musician Songwriter Music Teacher + 3 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • 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
$0 - $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
$0 - $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 (Music)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Musician Music Librarian
Music Producer Music Teacher Singer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Musician Music Librarian Music Producer Music Teacher Singer + 3 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

Master of Music
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Conductor Music Historian
Music Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Conductor Music Historian Music Teacher + 1 more
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