This occupation group covers film, television, radio and stage directors not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include, audio director, casting director, lighting director and location manager (film or television).

• Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting; researches and locates locations appropriate to the script; assesses locations and stage requirements for productions; determines lighting requirements; supervises the positioning of lighting equipment; locates talent to take on roles; negotiates with actors and actresses; manages cast including leads and extras to make sure they have what they need.

• Works indoors in television, film and radio studios or theatres. May work outdoors at a variety of scene locations.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors. May be required to work in all weathers when outdoor depending on scene requirements. Outdoor scenes may also involve rough terrain. Appropriate safety equipment should be utilised as required.

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
• Likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when writing and/or studying scripts, setting up scenes, filming and editing film.
• Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant feature of the job.
• Bending is not a significant feature of the job.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant feature of the job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant feature of the job.
• Lifting, carrying and holding requirements are unlikely to exceed light physical demand level.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using pens, telephones, microphones and when using a keyboard and mouse and editing equipment.
• Driving may be necessary to access a variety of locations if not solely based in a studio.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include recording instruments, clipboards, writing implements and microphones.
• Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making.

• 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 but they are limited.