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ANZSCO 212316Updated 2026-01-29

Stage Manager

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

40%
NSW
27.9%
VIC
17.7%
QLD

Education mix

50.2%
bachelor degree
15.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
13.4%
year 12

Role overview

Stage Managers plan, organise, supervise and coordinate the activities of workers responsible for placing sets and properties, and operating lighting and sound equipment as part of film, television or stage productions.

What you do
  • Supervises the positioning of scenery, props and the lighting and sound equipment.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (50.2%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Supervises the positioning of scenery, props and the lighting and sound equipment.

    Earnings

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