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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