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ANZSCO 399513Updated 2026-01-29
Light Technician
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 70k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1350
Salary range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution
32.5%
NSW
29.2%
VIC
20%
QLD
Education mix
23.3%
bachelor degree
21.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
20.3%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Light Technicians position and control lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.
What you do
- • Positions equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operates lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (23.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Positions equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operates lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1350
Annual median: AUD 70k
Range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k