This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Lighting Technician generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Lighting Technician has remained stable over the last five years. There are a small number of people employed in this job role and there are currently 900 Lighting Technicians in Australia. Lighting Technicians may find work in larger towns and cities where productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking of starting a career as a Lighting Technician you could enrol in a Certificate III in Live Production and Services. You could also consider a Certificate III in Broadcast Technology or a Certificate III in Screen and Media.
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- CUA30815 Certificate III in Broadcast Technology
- 21680VIC Diploma of Theatre Arts
- CUA50415 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
- CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
- CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services
- UEE41520 Certificate IV in Video and Audio Systems
- CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
- CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (Lighting)
- 52856WA Advanced Diploma of Illumination Engineering and Lighting Design
- CUA60220 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services
- Diploma of Film
Lighting Technician careers
A Lighting Technician ensures film, television and stage productions have appropriate lighting. You might control the overall light during production or provide lighting features to suit particular scenes. Lighting technicians may operate equipment such as spotlights or floodlights or carry specialised equipment to settings outside of a stage or studio. You may need to monitor lighting during filming and make adjustments when required.
Lighting Technicians need to be focused and have good attention to detail. It’s important that you can work to a production schedule but also be flexible when required. You’ll be working as part of a larger production crew and will need to communicate and collaborate during production.
