Sound Technician Immigration to Australia PR Visa

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Sound Technician Immigration to Australia PR Visa

SOUND TECHNICIAN

Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

Audio Operator

Dubbing Machine Operator

Foley Artist

Re-recording Mixer

Sound Editor

Sound Effects Person

Sound Mixer

Sound Recordist

Video and Sound Recorder

Average Income:
The average salary for a Sound Technician is $ 50,758 for male employees and $ 54,515 for female employees per year.
Average Age: Males: 37.3 Females: 35.0 Persons: 36.8
[See: www.abs.gov.au 3995 Performing arts technicians - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016]

Australian visa options for Sound Technician

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

489 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

ANZSCO Code

Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

187 Visa

All area

Regional area

Sound Technician

399516

TRA

Visa processing times-months (75%)

Visa processing times-months (90%)

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Sponsorship options for Sound Technician

190 Visa Sponsorship		489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT	_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.	NT	_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA	List current as of 16/07/2018	SA	List current as of 16/07/2018
SA	Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks	SA	Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC		VIC
VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band	VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA		WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW		NSW
			Far South Coast
			Mid North Coast
			Murray
			Northern Inland
			Orana
			Riverina
			Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD		QLD
QLD		QLD
QLD	For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200	QLD	For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT	Closed Applicants working in Canberra are eligible to apply. Overseas applicants with an ACT job offer, close family member living in Canberra OR they have completed a PhD at an ACT university may be eligible to apply. IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overal; or OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections; or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overallL93); or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overal; (For overseas residents) Passport Holders of the following countries are exempt from submitting IELTS or OET: UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; or Ireland Service fee: A$300 Effective 23 Agust 2017, applications for ACT nomination from overseas residents will not be accepted. The program reopens in July 2018. This action does not affect Canberra based applicants or overseas applicants with close ties in Canberra (either family or genuine job offer) in Canberra; OR they have completed a PhD at an ACT university, they are still eligible to apply for ACT nomination.	ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Future Changes: Two year study requirement (from 1 January 2018) and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill	TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); Evidence proving no local person has been able to fill the position Should be provided. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

489 Relative Sponsorship
State		Designated Areas
NT		Anywhere
SA		Anywhere
VIC		Anywhere
WA		Anywhere
NSW		Post areas 2311-2312, 2328-2333, 2336-2490, 2535-2551, 2575-2739, 2787-2898 (anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
QLD		Postcode areas 4019-4028, 4037-4050, 4079-4100, 4114, 4118, 4124-4150, 4158-4168, 4180-4899 (anywhere except Brisbane metropolitan area)
ACT		Anywhere
TAS		Anywhere

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Sound Technician job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 3995 PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS

PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations
maintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipment
selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls
positioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances
applying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds
designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation

Occupations:
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
Light Technician
Make Up Artist
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
Sound Technician
Television Equipment Operator
Performing Arts Technicians nec

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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More information

04/07/2017: South Australia Skilled Migration occupation lists released July 2017.

14/04/2016: Update - Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List - April 2016

2/7/2015: Significant Changes in State Nominated Occupation List - South Australia

22/12/2014: South Australian State Nomination List � Update.

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