Music

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

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

Audio Engineer

An Audio Engineer ensures high-quality sound for recordings, mixing audio and adding effects while collaborating with the production team.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Songwriter

A Songwriter composes music and lyrics for various artists, potentially specialising in genres like pop or classical, while understanding industry trends

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Unknown

Music Editor

A Music Editor edits recordings, ensures quality for publishing, makes song adjustments, and collaborates with the team during production.

Avg yearly income $71,760
Skill level Unknown

Assistant Sound Engineer

An Assistant Sound Engineer records, edits, and mixes audio, ensuring clarity and volume for various productions, working irregular hours as needed.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

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

Musician

A Musician performs music solo or in a group, specialising in an instrument or vocals, often rehearsing extensively and engaging audiences live.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Disc Jockey

Disk Jockeys (DJs) mix recorded music for live audiences at venues like clubs and festivals while interacting with attendees.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Music Composer

A Music Composer creates music for performances, events, productions, or recordings, collaborating with musicians and production teams.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Unknown

Sound Technician

A Sound Technician operates audio equipment for performances, recording and mixing sound to ensure high-quality audio during productions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Music Producer

A Music Producer oversees song production, directs creative elements, chooses tracks, and collaborates with artists to ensure recording quality.

Avg yearly income $82,160
Skill level Unknown

Music Manager

A Music Manager represents artists, secures bookings, negotiates contracts, and manages multiple clients, requiring strong organisation and communication.

Avg yearly income $79,560
Skill level Unknown

Music Publisher

A Music Publisher promotes artists' songs for commercial use, negotiates contracts, and secures deals across film, TV, and advertisements.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

Music Librarian

A Music Librarian manages musical collections, assists patrons, and supports music education while ensuring access and preservation of resources.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Accompanist

An Accompanist supports performers by playing instruments, enhancing rehearsals and shows through collaboration and musical expertise.

Avg yearly income $67,600
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

Session Musician

A Session Musician performs instrumentally or vocally for recordings and live shows, adapting to various genres and collaborating with artists.

Avg yearly income $45,708
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 music

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Apprenticeship, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller + 3 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
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
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,057
  • 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
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Editor Music Tutor
Music Producer Music Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Editor Music Tutor Music Producer Music Manager + 2 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
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
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey
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
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
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Music Composer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Music Composer
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $17,041
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Sound Engineer Music Editor
Audio Engineer Music Producer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Sound Engineer Music Editor Audio Engineer Music Producer + 2 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Business)
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $6,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Performance)
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$0 - $11,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Musician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Musician
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production)
On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $11,159
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Producer Sound Engineer Audio Engineer
Songwriter Music Editor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Producer Sound Engineer Audio Engineer Songwriter Music Editor + 2 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Business)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer Songwriter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer Songwriter
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Sound Engineer Songwriter Music Editor
Sound Engineer Audio Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Sound Engineer Songwriter Music Editor Sound Engineer Audio Engineer + 2 more
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