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ANZSCO 212399Updated 2026-01-29

Film, Television, Radio and Stage DirectorsNEC

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 105k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2020
Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

42.8%
NSW
30.2%
VIC
13.5%
QLD

Education mix

33.7%
bachelor degree
18.9%
year 12
18.4%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Other Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors includes jobs like Audio Director, Casting Director, Lighting Director, and Location Manager (Film or Television).

What you do
  • Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting.
  • Researches and locates locations appropriate to the script.
  • Assesses locations and stage requirements for productions.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (33.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assesses locations and stage requirements for productions.
    • Determines lighting requirements.
    • Locates talent to take on roles.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2020
    Annual median: AUD 105k
    Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k