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ANZSCO 211299Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Music Professionals nec

Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec covers performance professionals not classified elsewhere, including circus performers, puppeteers, cabaret artists, and specialist entertainers working in Australia's diverse performance industry.

Indicative salary range
$40,000 - $90,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Highly competitive; specialist performers with unique skills are more in demand than generalists.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).

Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Perform in live, recorded, or broadcast entertainment productions
  • Rehearse and develop performance skills and material
  • Collaborate with directors, writers, and production teams
  • Market and promote performance work to industry and audiences

Skills required

  • Specialist performance technique relevant to the discipline
  • Stage or screen presence and physical performance ability
  • Rehearsal discipline and collaborative performance skills
  • Self-promotion and professional networking

Typical qualifications pathway

Relevant performing arts qualification or equivalent professional experience. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491. Specialist performance skills are assessed on the strength of professional experience and portfolio For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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