OSCA 231532: Live Performance Producer
Plans, administers and reviews the production of theatre, live music and other live performance festivals. This record sits in Media Producers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Plans, administers and reviews the production of theatre, live music and other live performance festivals.
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
- 2315 Media Producers
Tasks
- Develops and pitches ideas for live performance productions
- Secures funding, resources and oversees budgeting of live performance productions
- Plans, organises and coordinates the production process from pre-production to presentation
- Negotiates commissions, presentations, co-productions and tours
- Hires and manages artists, performers, production staff and crew
- Ensures live performance productions are completed on time and within budget
- Coordinates marketing and promotion of live performance productions
- Consults with agents, technical staff, production personnel and venues to ensure smooth running of performances
- Reviews and evaluates performances to identify areas for improvement and strategies for future projects
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.
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Compare OSCA 231532 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 code231532 Live Performance Producer | 231531 Audio Producer | 231533 Screen Producer |
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| Official role definition | Plans, administers and reviews the production of theatre, live music and other live performance festivals. | Plans and organises the creation and production of a diverse range of audio content, encompassing music recordings, radio broadcasts, audiobooks and podcast programs. | Oversees and manages all aspects of a film or television production. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 231532 do?
Live Performance Producer 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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