Film, TV and Production

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Associate Producer

An Associate Producer aids in project coordination and management for film, TV, or digital media, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

Avg yearly income $88,400
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

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 Engineer

Broadcast Engineers manage and maintain technical equipment for radio and TV broadcasting, ensuring smooth operations and troubleshooting issues.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Radio Producer

A Radio Producer coordinates program production, collaborates with announcers, prepares scripts, and sources music while managing multiple tasks creatively.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Podcaster

A Podcaster creates audio content for digital audiences, specialising in topics like sports or comedy, and manages recording and editing tasks.

Avg yearly income $78,000
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

Radio Broadcaster

Radio broadcasters present news and stories, conduct interviews, manage music playlists, and prepare scripts while balancing on-air and off-air duties.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in film, tv and production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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 Content Creator
Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Content Creator Content Specialist Social Media Strategist Content Marketing Manager + 3 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.
Cluster Manager Location Manager Retail Team Leader
Store Manager Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cluster Manager Location Manager Retail Team Leader Store Manager Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager + 4 more
UEE30920

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $118,762
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Audio Visual Technician Broadcast Technician
Production Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Audio Visual Technician Broadcast Technician Production Technician + 1 more
UEE30420

Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$0 - $7,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer Telecommunications Trades Assistant Audio Visual Technician
Telecommunications Technician Network Technician Cable Technician Service Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer Telecommunications Trades Assistant Audio Visual Technician Telecommunications Technician Network Technician Cable Technician Service Technician + 4 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.
Sound Technician Props Assistant Stage Technician
Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Stage Manager Theatre Technician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sound Technician Props Assistant Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Stage Manager Theatre Technician + 5 more
MSL20122

Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
5 days
$0 - $3,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
Food Tester Production Assistant Laboratory Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester Production Assistant Laboratory Assistant + 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.
Wedding Photographer Junior Video Editor Junior Animator
Production Assistant Camera Assistant Videographer Theatre Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wedding Photographer Junior Video Editor Junior Animator Production Assistant Camera Assistant Videographer Theatre Technician + 4 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.
Associate Producer Post Production Manager Videographer
Multimedia Artist Media Researcher Audio Visual Technician 3D Modeller Animator Digital Animator VFX Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Associate Producer Post Production Manager Videographer Multimedia Artist Media Researcher Audio Visual Technician 3D Modeller Animator Digital Animator VFX Artist + 7 more
52860WA

Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $722
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Assistant Storeperson Warehouse Assistant
Production Assistant Pick Packer Process Worker Factory Worker General Hand
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Assistant Storeperson Warehouse Assistant Production Assistant Pick Packer Process Worker Factory Worker General Hand + 5 more
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Props Assistant Art Gallery Assistant Sculptor
Potter Art Studio Assistant Community Arts Worker Art Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Props Assistant Art Gallery Assistant Sculptor Potter Art Studio Assistant Community Arts Worker Art Technician + 4 more
HLT47515

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $14,766
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Technician Surgical Nurse Operating Theatre Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Technician Surgical Nurse Operating Theatre Technician
HLT47015

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $12,033
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sterilisation Technician Instrumentation Technician Product Specialist
Theatre Technician Service Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sterilisation Technician Instrumentation Technician Product Specialist Theatre Technician Service Technician + 2 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.
Media Researcher Junior Video Editor Production Assistant
Special Effects Makeup Artist Content Creator Broadcast Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Media Researcher Junior Video Editor Production Assistant Special Effects Makeup Artist Content Creator Broadcast Technician + 3 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 Director of Photography Camera Assistant
Production Assistant Videographer Creative Technologist Music Video Director Post Production Manager Associate Producer VFX Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Camera Assistant Production Assistant Videographer Creative Technologist Music Video Director Post Production Manager Associate Producer VFX Artist + 7 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 Video Producer
Screenwriter Videographer Filmmaker Studio Executive Film Director Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Television Producer Production Designer VFX Artist
+ 11 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Video Producer Screenwriter Videographer Filmmaker Studio Executive Film Director Camera Operator Film Producer Cinematographer Television Producer Production Designer VFX Artist + 11 more
089936E

Diploma of Creative Enterprise (Higher Education)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Designer Arts Administrator Communications Officer
Social Media Coordinator Content Creator Marketing Assistant Event Coordinator Social Media Manager Events Assistant Marketing Coordinator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Designer Arts Administrator Communications Officer Social Media Coordinator Content Creator Marketing Assistant Event Coordinator Social Media Manager Events Assistant Marketing Coordinator + 7 more
MSF60122

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Interior Architect
Lighting Designer Interior Designer Furniture Designer Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Interior Architect Lighting Designer Interior Designer Furniture Designer Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer + 5 more
ICP20120

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$1,543 - $7,912
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator Production Assistant Graphic Arts Assistant
Press Operator Printing Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator Production Assistant Graphic Arts Assistant Press Operator Printing Operator + 2 more
FBP10121

Certificate I in Food Processing
Distance
9 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Factory Worker Production Assistant
Food Tester
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Factory Worker Production Assistant Food Tester + 1 more
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