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Performing Arts Technicians

Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.

OtherLicensed workANZSCO 3995
$1,844/wkMedian full-time pay
16kPeople employed
+8% ▲Growth to 2035
69%Work full time
34Median age
Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3995.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What they do

The main tasks of this occupation, from the national occupation standard.

operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locationsmaintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipmentselecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controlspositioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performancesapplying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and woundsdesigning and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
Source: JSA occupation profileTask list from the Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile for ANZSCO 3995 (ANZSCO task statements).More about our sources: How we check our facts

The outlook

Room for 1,300 more people in performing arts technicians by 2035 ▲

The field shrank 3% in the year to February 2026, losing about 500 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and VIC, with QLD third.

Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3995.More about our sources: How we check our facts
16.3k2025
16.7k2030 PROJ.
17.6k2035 PROJ.

Getting in

There is no single way in. 38% trained through VET, 31% hold a degree.

Both paths are common in this field. These are the nationally recognised courses mapped to this occupation, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.

Source: JSA · training.gov.auEducation split: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 3995. Qualification mapping and provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Listed providers are current registered training providers (private providers and TAFE institutes).More about our sources: How we check our facts

Nationally recognised training · most offered first

SHB30221Certificate III

Certificate III in Make-Up

Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package.

See 34 providers
CUA20620Certificate II

Certificate II in Music

Creative Arts and Culture Training Package.

See 15 providers
CUA30920Certificate III

Certificate III in Music

Creative Arts and Culture Training Package · licensed work.

See 15 providers

Licensed work: several of these courses lead to work that also needs a state or territory licence. Training is the first step; licensing rules are set by each state.

See all 14 mapped courses
SHB30221Certificate III in Make-Up · 34 providers
CUA20620Certificate II in Music · 15 providers
CUA30920Certificate III in Music · 15 providers
CUA20720Certificate II in Visual Arts · 14 providers
CUA40920Certificate IV in Music · 14 providers
CUA20420Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts · 11 providers
CUA41225Certificate IV in Screen and Media · 11 providers
CUA10320Certificate I in Visual Arts · 9 providers
CUA40425Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services · 4 providers
CUA10220Certificate I in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts · 2 providers
CUA20320Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work · 1 provider
22704VICCertificate III in Musical Instrument Making and Maintenance · 0 providers
22703VICCertificate IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair · 0 providers
MSF40522Certificate IV in Piano Technology · 0 providers

Providers are shown in A-Z order on each course page. A listing is not a recommendation.

Jobs open right now

16k Australians do this work. See who is hiring this month.

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Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26State chart shows people employed, not current job ads. ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3995.More about our sources: How we check our facts

People employed by state, 2025-26

NSW5.9k
VIC5.6k
QLD3.3k
WA2.1k
SA0.6k
ACT0.3k
TAS0.3k
NT0.2k