Performing Arts

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

Piano Accompanist

A Piano Accompanist supports vocalists and instrumentalists by playing piano, preparing music, and collaborating during rehearsals and performances.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Dance Teacher Assistant

A Dance Teacher Assistant aids in teaching dance to students, refining skills, learning choreography, and providing support, requiring fitness and passion for dance.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

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

Jazz Musician

A Jazz Musician performs at various venues, showcasing their instrumental and vocal skills while composing, rehearsing, and collaborating with others.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Opera Singer

An Opera Singer performs in operatic productions, preparing roles, collaborating with directors, and delivering emotive performances.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in performing arts

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Dance Teacher Assistant
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 Multimedia Artist Videographer Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Broadcast Engineer Set Designer Casting Director VFX Artist
+ 12 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ceramic Artist Fine Artist Set Designer
Games Animator Technical Artist Art Consultant Textile Designer Colour Consultant Dance Teacher Assistant Art Gallery Assistant Illustrator Artist Painter Sculptor Art Studio Assistant Brand Designer Design Assistant Wedding Photographer
+ 15 more
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$18,050 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Singer Theatre Performer Tap Dancer
Drama Tutor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Singer Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Drama Tutor + 1 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 18 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Videographer Post Production Manager Music Video Director
Associate Producer VFX Artist Creative Technologist Camera Assistant Film Editor Director of Photography Actor Theatre Performer Production Assistant
+ 9 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant + 5 more
CUA30620

Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
Traineeship
12 months
$1,186
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Organiser Art Studio Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Organiser Art Studio Assistant
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 Piano Accompanist Sound Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Manager Music Publisher Piano Accompanist Sound Designer + 3 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drama Teacher Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician
Stage Technician Theatre Performer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drama Teacher Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer + 2 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
CUA40920

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

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • 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

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,810 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Performance Artist Dramaturg Screen Actor Drama Tutor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist Dramaturg Screen Actor Drama Tutor + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Music)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musicologist Ethnomusicologist Music Therapist
Piano Accompanist Accompanist Musician Music Librarian Music Producer Music Teacher Singer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musicologist Ethnomusicologist Music Therapist Piano Accompanist Accompanist Musician Music Librarian Music Producer Music Teacher Singer + 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $34,845
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher
Musician Music Librarian Music Historian Piano Accompanist Musicologist Music Therapist Jazz Musician Film Score Composer Music Conductor
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher Musician Music Librarian Music Historian Piano Accompanist Musicologist Music Therapist Jazz Musician Film Score Composer Music Conductor + 9 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $42,843
  • 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
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg
Arts Writer Screen Actor Costume Designer Drama Tutor Drama Teacher
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg Arts Writer Screen Actor Costume Designer Drama Tutor Drama Teacher + 5 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Drama)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,470
  • 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
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