OSCA occupation

231431 Artistic Director

Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2314 Media Directors and Designers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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ANZSCO 212111 Artistic Director Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 23 Cultural and Social Professionals
Minor group: 231 Arts and Media Professionals
Unit group: 2314 Media Directors and Designers

Tasks

Develops and implements artistic vision for performing arts organisations
Selects and approves artistic programs and productions
Collaborates with artists and designers on artistic concepts
Oversees planning and scheduling of artistic events
Manages artistic budgets and resources
Evaluates artistic programs and performances
Engages and negotiates with artists and performers
Promotes artistic programs to attract audiences
Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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Compare OSCA 231431 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code231431 Artistic Director	231432 Audio or Live Performance Director	231433 Cinematographer
Official role definition	Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.	Oversees and directs the creative aspects of audio or live performance productions including script selection, casting, rehearsals, and filming or recording.	Plans, directs and coordinates lighting, camera angles, movement and composition for films and videos.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Develops and implements artistic vision for performing arts organisations Selects and approves artistic programs and productions Collaborates with artists and designers on artistic concepts Oversees planning and scheduling of artistic events	Ensures that the artistic and creative elements of audio or live performance productions are executed according to the vision and objectives Collaborates with writers and producers to select scripts and develop concepts for productions Directs Actors, musicians and technical crew by providing guidance and instruction during rehearsals and performances Reviews and approves the selection of costumes, sets, props and other visual elements	Plans and organises the visual aspects of film or video productions Determines the lighting, camera angles and composition for each scene Collaborates with the director and other members of the production team to achieve the desired visual style Selects and operates cameras, lenses, filters and other equipment to capture high-quality footage
Alternative titles	Not stated	Not stated	Director of Photography

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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