Film, TV and Production

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

Lighting Technician

A Lighting Technician manages and adjusts lighting for productions, ensuring optimal effects and collaborating with the production team.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designers create and implement lighting designs for various media, collaborating with teams to enhance visual impact and ensure effective execution.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Audio Visual Technician

An Audio Visual Technician operates equipment for productions, ensuring sound and vision quality while collaborating with the team.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Production Assistant

A Production Assistant aids film, television, or stage productions by ensuring performers are ready, managing schedules, and resolving issues effectively.

Avg yearly income $55,952
Skill level Unknown

Stage Technician

A Stage Technician assists with various tasks in productions, operating equipment and ensuring props are ready for performers while staying organised.

Avg yearly income $56,472
Skill level Unknown

Gaffer

A Gaffer manages lighting for film, television, and stage productions, leading a team while collaborating with directors on lighting design.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Unknown

Camera Assistant

Camera Assistants operate camera equipment in film or TV productions, setting up gear, monitoring quality, and supporting camera operators as needed.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Unknown

Assistant Editor

An Assistant Editor collaborates with the editing team to assemble footage, audio, and effects, following the editor's guidance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Film Editor

A Film Editor selects and arranges scenes, ensures smooth flow, incorporates music and effects, and uses editing tools to fulfil the director's vision.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Screenplay Writer

A Screenplay Writer creates scripts for film or television, often developing original ideas or adapting existing works while collaborating with crews.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Grip

A Grip sets up equipment for camera support in film and television, ensuring stability and movement while collaborating with the crew.

Avg yearly income $74,360
Skill level Unknown

Director of Photography

A Director of Photography oversees the visual aspects of film or television, leading camera and lighting teams to achieve the desired look.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

Content Creator

A Content Creator produces diverse media content for digital platforms, including writing, filming, editing, and engaging with audiences.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Unknown

Broadcaster

Broadcasters announce news, host shows, and present radio programs, increasingly engaging in podcasting and other media formats.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Unknown

Sound Engineer

A Sound Engineer ensures audio quality during various productions, using equipment to monitor and edit sound while collaborating within a team.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Podcaster

A Podcaster creates audio content for digital audiences, specialising in topics like sports or comedy, and manages recording and editing tasks.

Avg yearly income $78,000
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 film, tv and production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52856WA

Advanced Diploma of Illumination Engineering and Lighting Design
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer
Lighting Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Lighting Consultant + 1 more
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician
Production Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant + 1 more
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant
Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer + 3 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator
Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor + 3 more
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,458
  • 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
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator
3D Modeller Digital Animator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator 3D Modeller Digital Animator + 2 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 Junior Graphic Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Junior Graphic Designer + 5 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 Junior Graphic Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Junior Graphic Designer + 3 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
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
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

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director
VFX Artist Screenwriter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director VFX Artist Screenwriter + 2 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
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Lighting Technician
Production Assistant Gaffer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Gaffer + 2 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
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Engineer Music Composer Music Editor
Musician Songwriter Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Sound Technician Disc Jockey
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Engineer Music Composer Music Editor Musician Songwriter Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Sound Technician Disc Jockey + 6 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema)
On Campus
12 months
$7,356
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography
CUA20220

Certificate II in Creative Industries
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Assistant Editor Production Assistant
Camera Assistant Director of Photography
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Assistant Editor Production Assistant Camera Assistant Director of Photography + 2 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film & Television)
On Campus
6 months
$2,606
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Stage Technician
Audio Visual Technician Grip
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Grip + 2 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting)
On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $6,012
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Podcaster
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Podcaster
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
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