Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in music

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Operations Manager Operations Coordinator
Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Supply Chain Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Warehouse Manager
+ 7 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Engineering Consultant
Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer Production Manager Project Manager Design Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Engineering Consultant Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer Production Manager Project Manager Design Engineer + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Production Engineer
Design Engineer Project Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Production Manager Sales Engineer Research and Development Engineer Draftsperson
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Production Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Production Manager Sales Engineer Research and Development Engineer Draftsperson + 7 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.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor + 4 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 Props Assistant Stage Manager Set Designer Festival Producer Exhibition Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Props Assistant Stage Manager Set Designer Festival Producer Exhibition Designer + 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.
Curator Librarian Music Librarian
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Librarian Music 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.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator
3D Modeller Digital Animator Media Researcher Videographer Multimedia Artist Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Set Designer Broadcast Engineer 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 Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Art Gallery Director
Art Gallery Assistant Community Arts Worker Digital Artist Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Art Gallery Director Art Gallery Assistant Community Arts Worker Digital Artist Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer + 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.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Lighting Technician
Production Assistant Gaffer Props Assistant Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Gaffer Props Assistant Assistant Sound Engineer + 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.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer 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.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Manager
Music Publisher Sound Designer Piano Accompanist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Manager Music Publisher Sound Designer Piano Accompanist + 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 Musician Songwriter
Music Teacher Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Musician Songwriter Music Teacher Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician + 4 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Engineer Music Composer Musician
Songwriter Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Engineer Music Composer Musician Songwriter Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician + 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.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Stage Technician
Audio Visual Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician + 1 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
Drama Teacher Performance Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer 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.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Video Editor
Digital Artist Junior Video Editor Visual Technician Broadcast Technician Assistant Sound Engineer Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager
+ 8 more
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 Piano Accompanist Session Musician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician
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
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