Artistic Director

ANZSCO 212111

Description

Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.

 

 

Skill Level

1

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• Skilled Occupations List

 

 

DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

• 1296-13 Artistic Director

 

 

Group: 2121 Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters

 

 

Description

plan, administer and review activities concerned with producing artistic media, determine artistic policies for performing arts organisations, prepare and present news, sports and other information, and conduct interviews and introduce music, performances and special events on radio and television.

 

 

Tasks

• managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
• formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
• hiring and managing artistic staff
• controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
• directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
• introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
• presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
• researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 212111 Artistic Director
• 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video)
• 212113 Radio Presenter
• 212114 Television Presenter

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP