Group
Occupation
231131 Actor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
231131 Actor
Entertains by portraying characters in film, television, video, stage productions, audio media, and digital games.
Specialisation
- Voice Actor
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Reads scripts and undertakes research to gain understanding of parts, themes, and characterisations
- Learns lines and cues, rehearses parts, and applies vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
- Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of the director
- Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals
- May sing and dance, or play a musical instrument
- May undertake promotional work