Acting

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

Performer

A Performer entertains audiences through singing, acting, dancing, or playing instruments, often requiring talent, rehearsal, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Screen Actor

Screen actors portray diverse characters in film and television, dedicating time to script reading, research, and rehearsals for their roles.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Drama Teacher

A Drama Teacher instructs students in performance and theatre, developing lesson plans and directing productions to foster creativity and expression.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Drama Tutor

A Drama Tutor offers personalised instruction in acting techniques, designing tailored lesson plans to build students' confidence and creativity.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Actor

An Actor performs in films, TV, or live theatre, using scripts and sometimes improvisation, requiring creativity, memorisation, and strong stage presence.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Theatre Performer

A Theatre Performer acts, sings, or dances in productions, learning lines and rehearsing while being prepared to audition for future roles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in acting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$14,000 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Contemporary Dancer Entertainer
Performer Theatre Performer Singer Drama Tutor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Contemporary Dancer Entertainer Performer Theatre Performer Singer Drama Tutor + 4 more
CUA30120

Certificate III in Dance
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,000 - $4,450
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Performer
+ 4 more
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Performer + 4 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer
Production Assistant Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser + 3 more
CUA51520

Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
1 - 2 years
$14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Dance Teacher Choreographer
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Dance Teacher Choreographer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer + 3 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$1,592 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$2,360 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Musician Session Musician
Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Musician Session Musician Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor + 3 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician
Theatre Performer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer + 1 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$7,213 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Session Musician Piano Accompanist
Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Session Musician Piano Accompanist Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator + 6 more
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Tutor Piano Accompanist
Session Musician Musician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Tutor Piano Accompanist Session Musician Musician + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$43,500 - $44,382
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more
11036NAT

Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
Blended
3 months
$7,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Family Support Worker
Office Assistant Receptionist Construction Labourer Performer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Family Support Worker Office Assistant Receptionist Construction Labourer Performer + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,377 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dramaturg Screen Actor Drama Tutor
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dramaturg Screen Actor Drama Tutor Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$40,500 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dramaturg Performance Artist Stage Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dramaturg Performance Artist Stage Manager

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,500 - $54,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Arts Writer
Screen Actor Dramaturg Drama Tutor Drama Teacher Costume Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Arts Writer Screen Actor Dramaturg Drama Tutor Drama Teacher Costume Designer + 5 more

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$2,830 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Humanities Teacher Drama Tutor Science Teacher
Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Deputy Principal Biology Teacher Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Drama)
On Campus
12 months
$16,053
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Stage Manager Theatre Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Stage Manager Theatre Director + 2 more

Master of Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$36,000 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Director Senior Curator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Director Senior Curator

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,312 - $35,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian
Music Historian Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian Music Historian Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician + 7 more

Graduate Diploma in Education
On Campus, Online
12 months
$24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Curriculum Developer
Education Consultant Curriculum Planner Deputy Principal Education Manager Biology Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Physics Teacher Humanities Teacher Drama Teacher Science Teacher
+ 10 more

Master of Creative Arts
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$48,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Digital Artist Performance Artist
Curator Multimedia Artist Music Producer Photographer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Digital Artist Performance Artist Curator Multimedia Artist Music Producer Photographer + 4 more
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