Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
A Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) operates cameras and video equipment for Australian television productions, film sets, and commercial video projects.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand in broadcasting, streaming content production, and corporate video markets.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
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Assessing authority
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Visa pathways
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State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Operate broadcast and cinema cameras during live, scripted, and documentary productions
- Set up lighting, focus, and exposure for each shot to the director's vision
- Execute camera moves including tracking, craning, and handheld sequences
- Collaborate with directors and DPs on shot composition and visual storytelling
Skills required
- Broadcast and cinema camera operation and lens knowledge
- Camera movement techniques and remote head operation
- Exposure, focus, and colour control for video production
- Multi-camera and live broadcast operation
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III or IV in Screen and Media; industry experience and showreel. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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