Arts and Culture

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

Museum Assistant

A Museum Assistant greets visitors, answers questions, conducts tours, maintains displays, and supports artefact handling and multimedia prep.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Advanced

Curator

A Curator organises exhibitions, catalogues collections, provides tours and talks, and shares knowledge with the public using strong research skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Librarian

A Librarian manages library systems, assists patrons with loans, organises events, and maintains cataloguing, requiring strong customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $84,656
Skill level Advanced

Historian

A Historian researches and analyses past events, documents, and artefacts, sharing findings through reports, presentations, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $94,640
Skill level Advanced

Museum Curator

A Museum Curator oversees exhibitions and collections, ensuring displays are informative, well-maintained, and aligned with their research expertise.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Heritage Specialist

Heritage Specialists advise organisations on protecting heritage sites, ensuring compliance with legislation while developing operational policies.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Historical Researcher

A Historical Researcher investigates past events and societies, producing detailed reports while analysing documents and presenting findings.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in arts and culture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Records Manager Archivist
Compliance Officer Business Administrator Office Manager Business Development Manager Team Leader
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Records Manager Archivist Compliance Officer Business Administrator Office Manager Business Development Manager Team Leader + 5 more
SIT50322

Diploma of Event Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $14,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager
Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Manager Festival Producer
Club Manager Event Manager Exhibition Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Manager Festival Producer Club Manager Event Manager Exhibition Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
New Home Sales Consultant Fundraising Coordinator Marketing Strategist
Brand Manager Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Product Marketing Manager Promotions Manager Advertising Manager Brand Strategist International Marketer Market Analyst Marketing Manager Marketing Project Manager Content Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Media Buyer Media Planner Sponsorship Manager Gallery Manager International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Content Marketing Manager
+ 19 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.
Exhibition Designer Festival Producer Stage Manager
Set Designer Props Assistant Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Designer Festival Producer Stage Manager Set Designer Props Assistant Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant + 6 more
BSB40720

Certificate IV in Library and Information Services
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,702
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Music Historian
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Music Historian
BSB50520

Diploma of Library and Information Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $13,345
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Curator Librarian
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Curator Librarian
CUA60720

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Textile Designer Design Assistant Curator
Freelance Artist Magazine Stylist
+ 2 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Textile Designer Design Assistant Curator Freelance Artist Magazine Stylist + 2 more
CUA30520

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$2,500 - $10,220
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservator

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,668 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historical Researcher Cultural Heritage Consultant Museum Administrator
Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historical Researcher Cultural Heritage Consultant Museum Administrator Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Historical Researcher History Teacher
Museum Administrator Cultural Heritage Consultant Humanities Teacher Musicologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Historical Researcher History Teacher Museum Administrator Cultural Heritage Consultant Humanities Teacher Musicologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher
Historical Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher Historical Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Anthropologist
Academic Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Anthropologist Academic Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Heritage Specialist Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant
Archaeologist Museum Curator Historical Researcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Heritage Specialist Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist Museum Curator Historical Researcher + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Administrator Archaeologist Heritage Specialist
Historian
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Administrator Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Curator Art Gallery Director Museum Curator
Museum Administrator Senior Curator Gallery Manager Art Consultant Gallery Curator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Curator Art Gallery Director Museum Curator Museum Administrator Senior Curator Gallery Manager Art Consultant Gallery Curator + 5 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher Priest Academic Researcher
Historian History Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher Priest Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Social Researcher
Cultural Anthropologist Critic Arts Writer Music Historian Cultural Advisor Archaeological Consultant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Critic Arts Writer Music Historian Cultural Advisor Archaeological Consultant + 6 more

Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Video Producer Critic Curator
Film Director Screenwriter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Video Producer Critic Curator Film Director Screenwriter + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$12,372 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Director Art Teacher Curator
Art Consultant Art Dealer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Director Art Teacher Curator Art Consultant Art Dealer + 2 more
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