Performing Arts

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

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

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

Community Organiser

A Community Organiser oversees events, fostering partnerships in the creative arts and requiring strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

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

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

Singer

A Singer performs for audiences or records music, specialising in genres like opera or contemporary, requiring strong talent and stage presence.

Avg yearly income $56,784
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in performing arts

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance
On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
CUA50220

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

Certificate III in Dance
On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$0 - $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
$0 - $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
CUA30620

Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
Traineeship
12 months
$1,186
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Community Organiser Art Gallery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Community Organiser Art Gallery 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
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $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.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer
Performance Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer Performance Artist + 1 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 Performer Music Teacher
Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator Session Musician Piano Accompanist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator Session Musician Piano Accompanist + 6 more
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
Performer Music Tutor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician Performer Music Tutor + 2 more

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
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

Diploma of Film
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Film Director Associate Producer
Camera Operator Film Editor Production Assistant Casting Director Storyboard Artist Lighting Technician VFX Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Film Director Associate Producer Camera Operator Film Editor Production Assistant Casting Director Storyboard Artist Lighting Technician VFX Artist + 7 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 Drama Tutor Dramaturg Screen Actor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist Drama Tutor Dramaturg Screen Actor + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Music)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ethnomusicologist Music Therapist Piano Accompanist
Musicologist Accompanist Musician Music Librarian Music Producer Music Teacher Singer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ethnomusicologist Music Therapist Piano Accompanist Musicologist 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 Conductor Film Score Composer Jazz Musician Music Librarian Music Historian Musicologist Piano Accompanist Music Therapist
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher Musician Music Conductor Film Score Composer Jazz Musician Music Librarian Music Historian Musicologist Piano Accompanist Music Therapist + 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
Costume Designer Drama Tutor Drama Teacher Arts Writer Screen Actor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg Costume Designer Drama Tutor Drama Teacher Arts Writer Screen Actor + 5 more
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