Audio Producer
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$104,000
Full-time annual
People employed
7,800
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Plans and organises the creation and production of a diverse range of audio content, encompassing music recordings, radio broadcasts, audiobooks and podcast programs.
Specialisations
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Plans, coordinates and oversees audio production projects
- Selects and arranges music, lyrics, sound effects and other audio elements
- Records, edits, mixes and masters audio content
- Collaborates with artists, musicians, writers and consults with other creative professionals
- Ensures quality and consistency of audio and recording output
- Troubleshoots technical issues during recording and editing process
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
21%
Female rate
51%
Median age
40
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+10%
1,388 projected jobs
to 2035
+19%
2,715 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Official VET pathways
Certificate II in Music
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Music
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Music
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Progression pathway
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Progression pathway
Diploma of Music
Progression pathway
Diploma of Screen and Media
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Music
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Progression pathway
Related study options
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Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
3
ACT · May 2026
0
VIC · May 2026
3
NT · May 2026
0
SA · May 2026
2
NSW · May 2026
4
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Audio Producer.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - Inner
1,559 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - Inner
1,559 employed
VIC
-11.42%
year on year
- 2
Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
1,200 employed
NSW
+2.3%
year on year
- 3
Sydney - City and Inner South
1,082 employed
NSW
+0.93%
year on year
- 4
Sydney - Inner West
1,047 employed
NSW
+5.23%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - Northern Beaches
802 employed
NSW
+7.65%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
8,170
Moved in from another occupation
1,260
Moved to another occupation
785
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
- 1
4
points
- 2
4
points
- 3
4
points
- 4
3
points
- 5
3
points
Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 231531
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: estimate. A missing CSOL flag is not a finding of visa ineligibility; check the current Home Affairs list.