Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
A Film and Television Director directs the creative aspects of film, television, or streaming productions in Australia, working with actors, crew, and production companies to realise a visual storytelling vision.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate; streaming platform growth has expanded production but competition is intense.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Develop creative vision and direct cast and crew during production
- Collaborate with writers, producers, and cinematographers
- Conduct casting and rehearsals
- Oversee post-production including editing, sound, and visual effects
Skills required
- Screen directing and visual storytelling
- Actor direction and performance development
- Production planning and on-set leadership
- Knowledge of post-production processes
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in film, media, or screen direction is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, supporting subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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