Overview
EMPLOYED
1,300
PART-TIME SHARE
23%
FEMALE SHARE
48%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
38
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Program Directors (Television or Radio) compile and direct programs for television or radio.
Tasks
- Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
- Oversees creative aspects of television and radio productions
- Plans and organises the preparation and presentation of programmes
ANZSCO Classification
- Art Directors (Film, Television or Stage) (212311)
- Directors (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) (212312)
- Cinematographers (212313)
- Film and Video Editors (212314)
- Program Directors (Television or Radio) (212315)
- Stage Managers (212316)
- Technical Directors (212317)
- Video Producers (212318)
- Other Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors (212399)
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Program Directors (Television or Radio) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 77% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Program Directors (Television or Radio) 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
44.4%
Victoria
23.0%
Queensland
11.9%
South Australia
6.0%
Western Australia
7.5%
Tasmania
2.0%
Northern Territory
2.2%
Australian Capital Territory
2.8%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Program Directors (Television or Radio) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 38 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 48% | 49% |
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Program Directors (Television or Radio) |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 15.5 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 45.4 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 11.2 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 5.6 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 14.7 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 2.4 |
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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.