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A Composer creates original musical works for orchestral, chamber, theatrical, film, or electronic performance. Australian composers work across classical, contemporary, and popular music traditions.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Competitive; commissions, grants, and royalties form the primary income for most working composers.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
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.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Compose original musical works for various forces and media
- Develop musical ideas from concept through to written or recorded score
- Collaborate with performers, directors, and producers
- Submit work for commissions, competitions, and publication
Skills required
- Music composition and notation
- Harmonic analysis and orchestration
- Music technology and digital audio workstations
- Collaboration with performers and production teams
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in music composition is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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