Technical Director
A Television Presenter hosts television programs, conducts interviews, reports news, or presents entertainment content. Australian presenters work across commercial, public, and streaming broadcast platforms.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Competitive; digital media has expanded channels but reduced traditional broadcast employment.
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).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
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.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Present or host live or recorded television programs
- Research, write, and deliver scripts and ad-lib content
- Conduct interviews and facilitate panel discussions
- Represent the broadcast organisation in public appearances
Skills required
- On-camera performance and presentation skills
- Research and scriptwriting for broadcast
- Interviewing and audience engagement techniques
- Media industry knowledge and current affairs awareness
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, or communications 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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