Film, TV and Production

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 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

Lighting Technician

A Lighting Technician manages and adjusts lighting for productions, ensuring optimal effects and collaborating with the production team.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Production Assistant

A Production Assistant aids film, television, or stage productions by ensuring performers are ready, managing schedules, and resolving issues effectively.

Avg yearly income $55,952
Skill level Beginner

Stage Technician

A Stage Technician assists with various tasks in productions, operating equipment and ensuring props are ready for performers while staying organised.

Avg yearly income $56,472
Skill level Beginner

Gaffer

A Gaffer manages lighting for film, television, and stage productions, leading a team while collaborating with directors on lighting design.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Props Assistant

A Props Assistant manages and creates props for film, television, or theatre productions, ensuring all items are available on schedule.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Camera Assistant

Camera Assistants operate camera equipment in film or TV productions, setting up gear, monitoring quality, and supporting camera operators as needed.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Editor

An Assistant Editor collaborates with the editing team to assemble footage, audio, and effects, following the editor's guidance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Videographer

A Videographer captures high-quality video for events and projects, handling shoots, editing footage, and collaborating with clients.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Music Video Director

A Music Video Director leads the creative vision, production, and filming of music videos, collaborating with artists and managing production teams.

Avg yearly income $100,880
Skill level Advanced

Post Production Manager

A Post Production Manager ensures film and video projects are completed on time and within budget, overseeing editing and liaising with clients.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Set Designer

A Set Designer creates and conceptualises environments for productions, collaborating with creatives to ensure visual appeal and functionality

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Theatre Technician

A Theatre Technician operates and maintains technical systems, including audio-visual equipment and lighting, to ensure seamless productions.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Film and TV Production Manager

A Film and TV Production Manager coordinates projects, manages teams, handles logistics, and ensures production schedules and quality standards are met.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Video Producer

Video Producers create and oversee film and video content for various sectors, including film, television, education, and marketing.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Advanced

Studio Executive

A Studio Executive oversees media project production, making decisions on development, budgets, and resource management while negotiating with stakeholders

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Film Director

A Film Director oversees film production, managing everything from idea development to shooting and editing, ensuring the creative vision is fulfilled.

Avg yearly income $118,976
Skill level Advanced

Content Creator

A Content Creator produces diverse media content for digital platforms, including writing, filming, editing, and engaging with audiences.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Film Editor

A Film Editor selects and arranges scenes, ensures smooth flow, incorporates music and effects, and uses editing tools to fulfil the director's vision.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Visual Technician

A Visual Technician operates visual equipment during production, supports rehearsals, follows briefs, and works in a team with irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Broadcast Technician

A Broadcast Technician ensures seamless media broadcasts, managing equipment, solving issues, and following production briefs in various media formats.

Avg yearly income $74,100
Skill level Beginner

Broadcast Production Manager

A Broadcast Production Manager coordinates schedules, staff, and equipment for TV and radio shows, resolving issues swiftly while ensuring smooth broadcasts.

Avg yearly income $115,440
Skill level Advanced

Video Production Manager

A Video Production Manager oversees media content creation, coordinates filming, manages production teams, and ensures schedules are met.

Avg yearly income $113,880
Skill level Advanced

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designers create and implement lighting designs for various media, collaborating with teams to enhance visual impact and ensure effective execution.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Sound Designer

A Sound Designer creates and manipulates audio for media, enhancing experiences through soundscapes, effects, and collaboration with directors.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Production Planner

A Production Planner ensures efficient manufacturing by coordinating schedules, managing inventory, analysing data, and resolving production issues.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Beginner

Digital Producer

A Digital Producer oversees the production and delivery of digital content, coordinating projects, collaborating with teams, and analysing performance to enhance engagement.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Stage Manager

A Stage Manager coordinates all aspects of a production, managing schedules, supervising the crew, and ensuring smooth performances while maintaining safety standards.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Online Content Creator

An Online Content Creator develops engaging multimedia content for digital platforms, collaborating with marketing teams to enhance brand presence and using analytics to improve future content.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in film, tv and production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hair and Makeup Artist Content Creator Wardrobe Assistant
Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hair and Makeup Artist Content Creator Wardrobe Assistant Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist + 2 more
10904NAT

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Online
12 - 24 months
$4,295 - $6,105
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Brand Manager
Content Creator Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Brand Manager Content Creator Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager + 4 more
52856WA

Advanced Diploma of Illumination Engineering and Lighting Design
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer
Lighting Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Lighting Consultant + 1 more
SIR50116

Diploma of Retail Leadership
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$4,250 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Location Manager Cluster Manager Department Manager
Retail Manager Franchisee Retail Team Leader Store Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Location Manager Cluster Manager Department Manager Retail Manager Franchisee Retail Team Leader Store Manager + 4 more
UEE40620

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
On Campus
15 days
$5,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Electrician Systems Electrician
Power Systems Technical Officer Lighting Engineer
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Electrician Systems Electrician Power Systems Technical Officer Lighting Engineer + 2 more
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Designer Packaging Designer UX Developer
Exhibition Designer Signwriter Graphic Designer Visual Designer UI Designer Brand Designer Art Director Design Coordinator Screen Printer 2D Designer Motion Designer Publishing Coordinator Multimedia Artist Online Content Creator
+ 14 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.
Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant
Stage Technician Props Assistant Exhibition Designer Stage Manager Set Designer Festival Producer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Stage Technician Props Assistant Exhibition Designer Stage Manager Set Designer Festival Producer + 6 more
UEE62122

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
On Campus
3 - 24 months
$1,420 - $25,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcast Engineer Systems Electrician Electrical Supervisor
EEHA Auditor Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Industrial Electrician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Broadcast Engineer Systems Electrician Electrical Supervisor EEHA Auditor Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Industrial Electrician + 3 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Video Editor Wedding Photographer Junior Animator
Production Assistant Camera Assistant Brand Designer Assistant Editor Videographer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Set Designer Technical Artist Theatre Technician
+ 10 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.
Casting Director VFX Artist Set Designer
Broadcast Engineer Post Production Manager Music Video Director Associate Producer Videographer Multimedia Artist Media Researcher Camera Assistant Audio Visual Technician 3D Modeller Animator Digital Animator
+ 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.
Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant
Colour Consultant Brand Designer Art Studio Assistant Artist Painter Sculptor Art Gallery Assistant Art Consultant Textile Designer Illustrator Fine Artist Set Designer Technical Artist Games Animator Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $2,959
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Effects Artist Media Researcher Associate Producer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Effects Artist Media Researcher Associate Producer Special Effects Makeup Artist + 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.
Film Editor Theatre Performer Actor
Director of Photography Camera Assistant Production Assistant Associate Producer Music Video Director Videographer VFX Artist Creative Technologist Post Production Manager
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Videographer
Screenwriter Cinematographer Film Producer Camera Operator Filmmaker Studio Executive Film Director Video Producer Television Producer Production Designer VFX Artist
+ 11 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Videographer Screenwriter Cinematographer Film Producer Camera Operator Filmmaker Studio Executive Film Director Video Producer Television Producer Production Designer VFX Artist + 11 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 Director Art Gallery Assistant Digital Artist
Visual Technician Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Community Arts Worker Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Gallery Director Art Gallery Assistant Digital Artist Visual Technician Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Community Arts Worker Assistant Sound Engineer + 5 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.
Production Assistant Performer Community Organiser
Performing Arts Technician Dance Teacher Assistant Contemporary Dancer Actor Theatre Performer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Performer Community Organiser Performing Arts Technician Dance Teacher Assistant Contemporary Dancer Actor Theatre Performer + 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.
Stage Technician Gaffer Props Assistant
Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Gaffer Props Assistant Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Assistant Sound Engineer + 4 more
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sound Designer Music Manager Music Publisher
Music Producer Music Composer Piano Accompanist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sound Designer Music Manager Music Publisher Music Producer Music Composer Piano Accompanist + 3 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.
Session Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach
Music Composer Songwriter Audio Engineer Musician Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Music Composer Songwriter Audio Engineer Musician Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician + 6 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema)
On Campus
12 months
$7,356
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor
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