Arts and Culture

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

Museum Assistant

A Museum Assistant greets visitors, answers questions, conducts tours, maintains displays, and supports artefact handling and multimedia prep.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Advanced

Library Assistant

A Library Assistant processes loans, manages returns, aids customers, maintains cataloguing, and assists with displays and library events.

Avg yearly income $63,076
Skill level Advanced

Curator

A Curator organises exhibitions, catalogues collections, provides tours and talks, and shares knowledge with the public using strong research skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Festival Producer

Festival Producers organise and manage all aspects of festivals, coordinating logistics, vendors, and marketing to deliver seamless, engaging events.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Historian

A Historian researches and analyses past events, documents, and artefacts, sharing findings through reports, presentations, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $94,640
Skill level Advanced

Historical Researcher

A Historical Researcher investigates past events and societies, producing detailed reports while analysing documents and presenting findings.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Museum Administrator

A Museum Administrator manages daily operations, budgets, staff, exhibitions, collections, and public engagement to enhance visitor experiences.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Museum Curator

A Museum Curator oversees exhibitions and collections, ensuring displays are informative, well-maintained, and aligned with their research expertise.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Heritage Consultant

A Heritage Consultant advises on preserving heritage assets, offering insights on historical value and conservation for restoration projects.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

Conservator

Conservators preserve artworks and historical items in galleries and museums by assessing, documenting, and carrying out preservation work.

Avg yearly income $82,160
Skill level Advanced

Heritage Specialist

Heritage Specialists advise organisations on protecting heritage sites, ensuring compliance with legislation while developing operational policies.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Senior Curator

Senior Curators lead research and development of exhibitions at major galleries, managing teams while representing the gallery internationally.

Avg yearly income $117,000
Skill level Advanced

Museum Director

A Museum Director manages operations, ensuring collections are preserved and exhibited, while leading fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Avg yearly income $117,000
Skill level Advanced

Gallery Curator

A Gallery Curator organises art exhibitions, selecting and displaying artworks to educate and engage the public while liaising with artists and collectors.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Advanced

Archivist

An Archivist assesses and preserves historical documents, maintaining cataloguing systems and ensuring proper retrieval and preservation.

Avg yearly income $94,952
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in arts and culture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Compliance Officer Office Manager
Archivist Records Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Compliance Officer Office Manager Archivist Records Manager + 2 more
SIT50322

Diploma of Event Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer
Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager
Event Manager Club Manager Exhibition Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager Event Manager Club Manager Exhibition Manager + 3 more
CUA40620

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$2,500 - $11,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Potter Freelance Artist
Art Gallery Assistant Education Officer Art Teacher Community Arts Worker Arts Administrator Cultural Advisor Gallery Curator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Potter Freelance Artist Art Gallery Assistant Education Officer Art Teacher Community Arts Worker Arts Administrator Cultural Advisor Gallery Curator + 7 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.
Music Historian Information Officer Curator
Library Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Historian Information Officer Curator Library Assistant + 1 more
BSB30420

Certificate III in Library and Information Services
Blended, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $6,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant
10985NAT

Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages
Blended
4 months
$4,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Assistant Receptionist Retail Assistant
Library Assistant Childcare Assistant English Teacher Trainee
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Assistant Receptionist Retail Assistant Library Assistant Childcare Assistant English Teacher Trainee + 3 more
11040NAT

Certificate III in Career Advancement
Blended
4 months
$6,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Storeperson Warehouse Assistant
Receptionist Office Assistant Customer Service Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Storeperson Warehouse Assistant Receptionist Office Assistant Customer Service Officer + 3 more
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.
Client Services Officer Library Assistant Information Officer
Trainee Records Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Client Services Officer Library Assistant Information Officer Trainee Records Officer + 1 more
SIT10122

Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
Blended
6 months
$129
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Assistant Museum Attendant Art Gallery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Assistant Museum Attendant Art Gallery Assistant
MEM60222

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
On Campus
24 months
$26,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant CAD Designer Gallery Curator
Production Manager Jeweller Jewellery Designer Visual Merchandiser
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant CAD Designer Gallery Curator Production Manager Jeweller Jewellery Designer Visual Merchandiser + 4 more
22646VIC

Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
On Campus
6 months
$175 - $1,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Community Engagement Officer Library Assistant
Customer Service Officer Receptionist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Community Engagement Officer Library Assistant Customer Service Officer Receptionist + 2 more
CUA30520

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$2,500 - $10,220
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Arts Worker Conservator Craftsperson
Art Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Arts Worker Conservator Craftsperson Art Technician + 1 more
CUA20420

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $6,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Arts Worker Community Liaison Officer Museum Assistant
Potter Events Assistant Tour Guide
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Arts Worker Community Liaison Officer Museum Assistant Potter Events Assistant Tour Guide + 3 more
BSB10120

Certificate I in Workplace Skills
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 26 weeks
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Data Entry Operator Logistics Clerk
Receptionist Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant Library Assistant Administrative Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Data Entry Operator Logistics Clerk Receptionist Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant Library Assistant Administrative Assistant + 5 more
22566VIC

Certificate I in Work Education
On Campus
10 - 24 months
$0 - $22,929
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Process Worker Library Assistant
Cleaner General Labourer Retail Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Process Worker Library Assistant Cleaner General Labourer Retail Assistant + 3 more

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,668 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Cultural Heritage Consultant Historical Researcher
Museum Administrator Heritage Specialist Archaeologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Cultural Heritage Consultant Historical Researcher Museum Administrator Heritage Specialist Archaeologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian History Teacher Museum Administrator
Historical Researcher Cultural Heritage Consultant Humanities Teacher Musicologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian History Teacher Museum Administrator Historical Researcher Cultural Heritage Consultant Humanities Teacher Musicologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher History Teacher Classics Teacher
Historian Historical Researcher Archaeological Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher History Teacher Classics Teacher Historian Historical Researcher Archaeological Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Anthropologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Anthropologist
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