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Production Assistant (Audio, Screen or Live Performance)

OSCA 599934

Employed

760

Part-time share

33%

Female share

56.4%

Median age

29 yrs

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

Production Assistant (Audio, Screen or Live Performance) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Production Assistant (Audio, Screen or Live Performance). A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

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About this career

Provides administrative support, message and script delivery, catering services, and assistance with transportation, equipment and scheduling for film, television, radio or live performance productions.

What they typically do

  • Assists with the coordination and scheduling of production, animation or post-production activities
  • Acts as a messenger or liaison person for production crew and directors
  • Obtains refreshments and catering for cast and crew
  • Notifies crew of changes in script, production, post-production or animation arrangements
  • Assists in the setting up and dismantling of film and television sets and other workspaces
  • Compiles files and records, such as stills, personnel worksheets and talent releases
  • Organises, distributes and maintains production files, documents and records
  • Maintains production calendars and other administrative documents

Where they work

Information Media and Telecommunications

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Production Assistant (Audio, Screen or Live Performance).

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.