Sound Technician
A Sound Technician sets up, operates, and maintains audio equipment for live events, television and radio broadcasts, theatrical productions, and recording sessions. The role spans front-of-house mixing to studio recording work across Australia's media and entertainment industry.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate and relatively stable demand, with stronger prospects in cities that host large entertainment and media production sectors.
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.
- TRATrades Recognition AustraliaVisit 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
- Set up and operate mixing consoles, microphones, amplifiers, and playback systems
- Mix and balance audio during live performances or broadcast recordings
- Maintain and service sound equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Liaise with producers, directors, and performers on audio requirements
Skills required
- Proficiency with professional audio mixing desks and DAW software
- Understanding of acoustics and signal flow
- Microphone placement techniques and cable management
- Fault-finding and equipment maintenance skills
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate III or IV in Live Production and Services Technology or a relevant audio engineering diploma is typical. TRA is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL and CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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