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Civil Celebrant

ANZSCO 451811

Employed

1,100

Part-time share

81%

Female share

79%

Median age

56 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Civil Celebrants conduct civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.

What they typically do

  • Prepares ceremonies in conjunction with the client.
  • Performs civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies.
  • Maintains appropriate records.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.2%
VIC
26.3%
QLD
22.5%
WA
12.2%
SA
6.4%
TAS
2.7%
ACT
1.5%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Civil Celebrant.