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Disc Jockey

212113 · Light Next-day ready

Career data Verified

DJs play and mix recorded music at nightclubs, concerts, festivals, special events and on radio stations.

Most common salary $57k – $142k
Upper salary up to $182k
Training 0-2 years

Description

Prepares and presents recorded music shows for audiences.

Typical work tasks

  • Researches and prepares for shows; prepare scripts; operates studio equipment; introduces music, monitors playing of the music and ensures continuity; meets with clients to discuss requirements; may host outside events such as community events and competitions.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in music or radio studios or night clubs. May work outdoors at open air events like music concerts.
  • Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors. May be required to work in all weathers at outdoor events but generally operates in a sheltered environment.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
  • Likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when performing.
  • Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Bending is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant component of the job but can occur occasionally if the DJ provides their own equipment and does not have support crew.
  • Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required to operate electronic equipment.
  • Driving may be necessary but is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may includemicrophones and other electronic equipment.
  • Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making.
Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Disc Jockey: ER says typically 5 yrs experience, no mandatory qual or licence; entered via experience. Proposal sound.

Entry Requirements

  • Typically five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
  • Night work is common.