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ANZSCO 212312Updated 2026-01-29
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
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
40.2%
NSW
29.7%
VIC
14.6%
QLD
Education mix
45.1%
bachelor degree
16.6%
year 12
13.8%
Post graduate
Role overview
Directors (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) interpret and approve selection of scripts, and direct and instruct cast and crew during filming, recording or performance of productions.
What you do
- • Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting.
- • Assesses locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers.
- • Oversees creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (45.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assesses locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers.
- • Oversees creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.
- • Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2020
Annual median: AUD 105k
Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k