Music

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

Music Tutor

A Music Tutor teaches singing or instruments to individuals or small groups, tailoring lessons to beginners or advanced students.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Advanced

Music Historian

A Music Historian researches and interprets music's history, focusing on genres, composers, and cultural influences in academic settings.

Avg yearly income $64,376
Skill level Advanced

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

Production Manager

A Production Manager oversees production processes, coordinating schedules, managing staff, and ensuring quality control to meet standards.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Advanced

Accompanist

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

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Vocal Coach

Vocal Coaches enhance performers' confidence and skills, providing exercises and support for singing, speech, and articulation.

Avg yearly income $106,080
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $84,500
Skill level Advanced

Ethnomusicologist

An Ethnomusicologist studies cultural music, conducts field research, analyses traditions, and collaborates to promote musical awareness.

Avg yearly income $72,748
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in music

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Police Sergeant Sheriff
Religious Education Coordinator Innovation Strategist Risk Consultant Early Childhood Center Manager Supply Planner Supply Chain Analyst HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant International Project Manager Location Manager Tourism Manager Workplace Relations Officer Team Administrator Director Of Nursing Customer Success Manager Operations Specialist Scrum Master Presales Consultant Project Officer Assistant Manager Regional Manager Operational Risk Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Sheep Shearing Trainer Customs and Border Protection Officer Plant Supervisor Life Coach Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Aerodrome Operations Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Workshop Manager Cleaning Supervisor Community Engagement Officer Music Manager Project Coordinator Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Consultant Cellar Door Manager Supervisor General Manager Team Leader Account Manager Senior Risk Manager IT Business Analyst Customer Service Officer Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Retail Team Leader Park Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager
+ 60 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager
Procurement Officer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Music Manager Enrolment and Admissions Officer Community Engagement Officer Cashier Apiarist Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Area Manager Administration Manager Regional Manager Project Officer Presales Consultant Customs Broker Business Administrator Business Support Officer Marketing Strategist Internal Auditor Customer Success Manager Fitness Studio Manager Change And Communications Manager Account Executive Property Adviser Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Technology Consultant Campaign Manager Program Analyst Tourism Manager Location Manager International Project Manager Freelance Editor IT Specialist Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Inventory Manager Supply Planner Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Project Scheduler Business Process Analyst Administrative Coordinator Data Specialist Customer Experience Manager Service Delivery Manager Tender Writer Corporate Accountant Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Theatre Manager
+ 62 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Business Development Manager Team Leader
Music Librarian
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Business Development Manager Team Leader Music Librarian + 1 more
TAE50122

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,990
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • At least 23 months work experience in a related field
  • At least 3 months work experience in a related field
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Designer Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor
Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Learning and Development Manager Music Tutor RTO Compliance Officer Dance Teacher Science Teacher Facilitator Assessor Education Officer Geography Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher Curriculum Planner Director of Education Adult Educator
+ 16 more
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • At least 23 months work experience in a related field
  • At least 3 months work experience in a related field
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Designer Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Learning and Development Manager Music Tutor RTO Compliance Officer Dance Teacher Science Teacher Facilitator Assessor Education Officer Geography Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher Curriculum Planner Director of Education Adult Educator + 16 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Inventory Controller Logistics Manager
Operations Officer Production Manager Warehouse Manager Quality Controller
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Inventory Controller Logistics Manager Operations Officer Production Manager Warehouse Manager Quality Controller + 4 more
TAE40122

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,859
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Designer Education Program Developer Instructional Designer
Trainer and Assessor E-learning Developer Music Tutor Learning and Development Manager Enrolment and Admissions Officer Student Support Officer RTO Administrator TAFE Teacher Welding Instructor Vocational Education Trainer Education Officer Assessor Facilitator Learning Consultant RTO Compliance Officer Driving Instructor Clinical Educator Geography Teacher Acting Coach Adult Educator
+ 20 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 Production Assistant Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Designer Festival Producer Stage Manager Set Designer Props Assistant Stage Technician Production Assistant Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician + 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
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.
Animator Digital Animator Audio Visual Technician
Camera Assistant 3D Modeller Set Designer Broadcast Engineer Multimedia Artist Videographer Media Researcher Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Casting Director VFX Artist
+ 12 more
CUA40820

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
On Campus, Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Assistant Art Gallery Director Digital Artist
Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Community Arts Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Assistant Art Gallery Director Digital Artist Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Community Arts Worker + 5 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.
Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician Production Assistant
Assistant Sound Engineer Props Assistant Gaffer Stage Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician Production Assistant Assistant Sound Engineer Props Assistant Gaffer Stage Technician + 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.
Performer Musician Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Musician Disc Jockey
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piano Accompanist Sound Designer Music Manager
Music Producer Music Publisher Music Composer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piano Accompanist Sound Designer Music Manager Music Producer Music Publisher Music Composer + 3 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.
Music Composer Songwriter Music Teacher
Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Songwriter Music Teacher Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician + 4 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.
Session Musician Vocal Coach Disc Jockey
Musician Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Songwriter Music Composer Audio Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Vocal Coach Disc Jockey Musician Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Songwriter Music Composer Audio Engineer + 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 Session Musician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey Session Musician
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.
Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant
Stage Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Stage Technician + 1 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Theatre Performer Audio Visual Technician
Drama Teacher Performance Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Theatre Performer Audio Visual Technician Drama Teacher Performance Artist + 2 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcast Technician Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager
Video Production Manager Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer Film Editor Digital Artist Junior Video Editor Camera Assistant Video Editor
+ 8 more
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