Arts and Culture

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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Archivist

An Archivist assesses and preserves historical documents, maintaining cataloguing systems and ensuring proper retrieval and preservation.

Avg yearly income $94,952
Skill level Unknown

Heritage Consultant

A Heritage Consultant advises on preserving heritage assets, offering insights on historical value and conservation for restoration projects.

Avg yearly income $85,020
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 arts and culture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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 Librarian Public Servant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Librarian Public Servant
BSB30420

Certificate III in Library and Information Services
Blended, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $6,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Museum Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Museum Assistant
BSB50520

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

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Freelance Artist
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Freelance Artist

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,668 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Researcher
Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Researcher Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archivist Historian Historical Researcher
History Teacher Museum Curator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archivist Historian Historical Researcher History Teacher Museum Curator + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian
Historian History Teacher Museum Curator Archivist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian Historian History Teacher Museum Curator Archivist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer Museum Curator
Academic Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer Museum Curator 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.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist
Museum Curator Heritage Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist Museum Curator Heritage Specialist + 2 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.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian
Museum Curator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian Museum Curator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Curator Art Gallery Director Art Teacher
Museum Curator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Curator Art Gallery Director Art Teacher Museum Curator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics)
Blended, On Campus
3 - 5 years
$0 - $29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Heritage Consultant Librarian Archivist
Classics Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Heritage Consultant Librarian Archivist Classics Teacher + 1 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.
Academic Researcher Archivist Museum Curator
Archaeologist Historian History Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archivist Museum Curator Archaeologist Historian History Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Policy Analyst
Public Relations Specialist Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Policy Analyst Public Relations Specialist Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Humanities)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Educator Historian Writer
Environmental Advocate
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Educator Historian Writer Environmental Advocate + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critic Curator Film Director
Historian Screenwriter Video Producer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critic Curator Film Director Historian Screenwriter Video Producer + 3 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 Artist
Curator Arts Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Director Art Teacher Artist Curator Arts Administrator + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Community Educator Heritage Specialist
Policy Analyst
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Community Educator Heritage Specialist Policy Analyst + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Italian Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Advisor International Trade Specialist Interpreter Translator
Language Teacher Tourism Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Advisor International Trade Specialist Interpreter Translator Language Teacher Tourism Consultant + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Advisor Interpreter Translator Japanese Language Teacher
Japanese Translator Language Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Advisor Interpreter Translator Japanese Language Teacher Japanese Translator Language Teacher + 2 more
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