OSCA 149131

Arts Administrator or Manager

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,000

  • Employment status

    64.9% Full time

    35.3% Part time

  • Median age

    45 years

  • Employment by sex

    71.4% Female

    28.3% Male

    Moderately female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Arts and Recreation Services

Indicator Arts Administrator or Manager Total employment
Employed persons 2,000 12,049,400
Median age 45 years 40 years
Full-time share 64.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 35.3% 35.8%
Female employment share 71.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 28.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Arts and Recreation Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Arts Administrators or Managers plan, organise, direct, control, coordinate and promote artistic and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans and develops artistic and cultural policies and programs
  • Organises artistic and cultural events and exhibitions
  • Negotiates with artists and performers regarding contracts and agreements
  • Collaborates with artists and cultural organisations
  • Manages budgets, keeps financial records, and assists with taxation requirements
  • Designs, writes and shares marketing materials such as newsletters, social media posts and advertisements

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Art Gallery Director
  • Community Arts Centre Manager
  • Cultural Centre Manager

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Arts Administrator or Manager Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Arts and Recreation Services 54.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 12.4% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Education and Training 8.6% Construction 8.9%
    Retail Trade 5.6% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 3.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 3.0% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 2.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Other Services 1.4% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 1.3% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Manufacturing 1.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      31.6%

    • Victoria

      29.2%

    • Queensland

      13.5%

    • South Australia

      6.6%

    • Tasmania

      3.5%

    • Northern Territory

      2.6%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      3.8%

    Arts Administrator or Manager Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 640 31.6% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 590 29.2% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 270 13.5% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 130 6.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 200 9.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 70 3.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 50 2.6% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 80 3.8% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Arts Administrator or Manager

    Total employment

    Age group Arts Administrator or Manager Total employment
    15–24 years 3.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 19.9% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 24.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 18.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 7.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over 1.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Arts Administrator or Manager Total employment
    Female 71.4% 48.5%
    Male 28.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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