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OSCA 231634Updated 2026-01-29

Singer

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 211214OSCA 231634

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 55k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1050
Salary range: AUD 49k-AUD 60k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

35.4%
NSW
25.6%
VIC
22.4%
QLD

Education mix

28.7%
bachelor degree
20.5%
year 12
13.7%
Post graduate

Role overview

Singers entertain by singing songs.

What you do
  • Studies and rehearses repertoire and musical scores prior to performances.
  • Plays music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score and by memory.
  • Performs music and songs according to interpretation, direction and style of presentation, using highly developed aural skills to reproduce music.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (28.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Performs music and songs according to interpretation, direction and style of presentation, using highly developed aural skills to reproduce music.
    • Plays music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score and by memory.
    • Studies and rehearses repertoire and musical scores prior to performances.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1050
    Annual median: AUD 55k
    Range: AUD 49k-AUD 60k