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231432

231432 Audio or Live Performance Director

Oversees and directs the creative aspects of audio or live performance productions including script selection, casting, rehearsals, and filming or recording.

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

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Role overview

Oversees and directs the creative aspects of audio or live performance productions including script selection, casting, rehearsals, and filming or recording.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

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

  • 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
  • Collaborates with Cinematographers, audio engineers and other technical staff to achieve desired visual and audio effects
  • May oversee the editing and post-production process of audio production

Skill level guidance

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Compare OSCA 231432 with related occupations

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

Comparison pointCurrent code231432 Audio or Live Performance Director231431 Artistic Director231433 Cinematographer
Official role definitionOversees and directs the creative aspects of audio or live performance productions including script selection, casting, rehearsals, and filming or recording.Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue.Plans, directs and coordinates lighting, camera angles, movement and composition for films and videos.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 titlesNot statedNot stated
  • Director of Photography

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

Official source

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

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