OSCA occupation

231131 Actor

Entertains by portraying characters in film, television, video, live performance productions, audio media and digital games.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2311 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 211111 Actor Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Entertains by portraying characters in film, television, video, live performance productions, audio media and digital games.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 23 Cultural and Social Professionals
Minor group: 231 Arts and Media Professionals
Unit group: 2311 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

Tasks

Reads scripts and undertakes research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characterisations
Learns lines and cues, rehearses parts, and applies vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of the director
Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals
May sing and dance, or play a musical instrument
May undertake promotional work

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Compare OSCA 231131 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code231131 Actor	231132 Circus Performer or Trainer	231133 Content Creator (Social Media)
Official role definition	Entertains by portraying characters in film, television, video, live performance productions, audio media and digital games.	Entertains by performing a variety of circus acts, or trains circus performers.	Entertains by streaming, uploading or posting social media content to websites or social media platforms.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Reads scripts and undertakes research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characterisations Learns lines and cues, rehearses parts, and applies vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation Prepares for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of the director Acts parts and portrays roles as developed in rehearsals	Creates and performs new circus routines Rehearses circus routines and refines skills in activities such as acrobatics, juggling, stilt walking and aerial work Follows safety guidelines to ensure that routines are conducted in a manner that minimises risk to performers	Creates and curates engaging content for social media platforms Develops and maintains a strong online presence and following Monitors and analyses social media metrics to track engagement and reach Interacts with followers and responds to comments and messages
Alternative titles	Not stated	Not stated	Social Media Influencer

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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