Overview
EMPLOYED
2,600
PART-TIME SHARE
62%
FEMALE SHARE
53%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
29
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers includes jobs like Circus Trainer, Disc Jockey (Nightclub), Extra (Film or Television), Motivational Speaker, Public Speaker, and Stunt Performer.
Tasks
- Learns lines, speeches and cues
- Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
- Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals
- Performs acts, stunts or plays music for audience's entertainment
- Gives speeches to audiences at conferences and other events
- Creates and performs individual performance routines
- Rehearses, auditions and travels between venues
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 38% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 46 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
29.4%
Victoria
27.3%
Queensland
23.9%
South Australia
5.4%
Western Australia
9.4%
Tasmania
1.6%
Northern Territory
0.4%
Australian Capital Territory
2.5%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 29 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 53% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Other Actors, Dancers and Entertainers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 7.7 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 28.2 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 12.1 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 12.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 26.4 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 6.0 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.