OSCA 231438: Technical Director
Controls the quality of pictures and sound for film, television, audio programs, live performances or digital content by directing technical teams, and planning and organising all technical facilities. This record sits in Media Directors and Designers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Controls the quality of pictures and sound for film, television, audio programs, live performances or digital content by directing technical teams, and planning and organising all technical facilities.
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
- Plans, coordinates and collaborates with producers and directors on all technical aspects of a television or audio program, live performance or digital content
- Supervises the installation and maintenance of technical equipment for television, audio, live performance or digital content
- Directs and monitors technical teams to ensure the quality of pictures and sound
- Monitors and adjusts technical equipment such as lighting, sound, rigging, animation or visual effects, to ensure optimal performance
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Technical Producer
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Compare OSCA 231438 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 code231438 Technical Director | 231431 Artistic Director | 231432 Audio or Live Performance Director |
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| Official role definition | Controls the quality of pictures and sound for film, television, audio programs, live performances or digital content by directing technical teams, and planning and organising all technical facilities. | 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. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated | Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 231438 do?
Technical Director is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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