← Back to search
OSCA 391233Updated 2026-01-29
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 399512OSCA 391233
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 70k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1350
Salary range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.6%
NSW
24%
VIC
22.9%
QLD
Education mix
31.4%
bachelor degree
26%
year 12
15.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Camera Operators (Film, Television or Video) set up and operate cameras to photograph scenes for film, television or video productions.
What you do
- • Selects and attaches equipment to cameras, positions cameras, and follows the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (31.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Selects and attaches equipment to cameras, positions cameras, and follows the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1350
Annual median: AUD 70k
Range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k