Conceives and develops ideas, designs and styles for sculptures; sketches designs of proposed sculptures, and makes wax and plaster models; devises forms from metal using welding and metalworking equipment, and from stone using masonry tools; carves and forms materials to desired shape using hand and power tools.

• Generally works indoors in art studios. Likely to work from own home studio if self-employed artist.
• May work outdoors if the weather allows.
• Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces.
• Many art materials contain harmful substances, vapours and chemicals and appropriate personal safety equipment should be utilised as required.

• Sedentary to heavy physical demand levels depending on the nature and size of the sculpture. May sit or stand
• Occasional walks about studio or work area to gather tools, materials and to inspect the sculpture.
• Stretching up and reaching across is likely to be required, especially if working on large sculptures.
• Bending over may be required when working over benches, lifting raw materials or finished products.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling may be required when working on low areas of a sculpture. Twisting of the body or neck may be required occasionally.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is likely when dealing with a variety of stones and metals.
• Lifting, carrying and holding are likely to be required occasionally to facilitate the collecting of equipment, raw materials and finished art works.
• Repetitive movements of the hands and arms are likely to be required frequently and at times constantly.
• Driving is not a significant feature of the job but may be required to facilitate the collection of resources and the delivery of finished works.
• Use of hand-held tools and equipment will be frequent and may include sketching, drawing and painting equipment, cameras, carving tools, turning and shaping tools, metal and/or woodworking equipment and glues and resins.
• Mental skills necessary include artistic and creative skills, problem-solving and organisation.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.