Is Broadcast Transmitter Operator in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Broadcast Transmitter Operator as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 15,500 Broadcast Transmitter Operator are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Broadcast Transmitter Operator earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Broadcast Transmitter Operator are A$1,844 per week, or approximately A$95,888 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Broadcast Transmitter Operator?

Broadcast Transmitter Operator (ANZSCO 399511) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 494. It appears on the ROL occupation list.

Who assesses Broadcast Transmitter Operator skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Broadcast Transmitter Operator (ANZSCO 399511) is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia.

Where in Australia do most Broadcast Transmitter Operator work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Broadcast Transmitter Operator employment are: Gold Coast, Melbourne - Inner, Perth - North West. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Broadcast Transmitter Operator on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Broadcast Transmitter Operator (ANZSCO 399511) is currently listed on the ROL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Broadcast Transmitter Operator in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Broadcast Transmitter Operator is Bachelor degree (26% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO3995113Skill LevelROLNo ShortageJSA

Broadcast Transmitter
Operator

Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

Chapter I

The occupation

“PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.”
Unit Group 3995 Performing Arts Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 399511.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

Trades Recognition Australia· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 7

Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) (399512) Light Technician (399513) Make Up Artist (399514) Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer (399515) Performing Arts Technicians nec (399599) Sound Technician (399516) Television Equipment Operator (399517)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

TRA

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

4,150

2024-25

5,000

2025-26

3,600

SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

2025–26 places2,100

Key requirements & pathways

›New South Wales 190 Visa NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

2025–26 places1,500

Key requirements & pathways

›NSW Regional areas 491 Visa Pathway 1 (Stream A) Pathway 2 (Stream B) Pathway 3

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. TRA looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

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

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

TRAD

Assessing Authority

Trades Recognition Australia

Visit Trades Recognition Australiatradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au

Lodge application

Online portal · documents uploaded

Assessment fees

Standard + priority options

Processing

See authority for current times

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

15,500

employed nationally

Growth

-3.0%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$1,844

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 399511Median age 3421% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (26%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Broadcast Transmitter Operator (ANZSCO 399511). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On ROL · Skill Level 3

Skills assessment (TRA)

Trades Recognition Australia

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

Run Eligibility Check Book Consultation

ANZSCO3995113Skill LevelROLNo ShortageJSA

Broadcast Transmitter
Operator

Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

Chapter I

The occupation

“PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.”
Unit Group 3995 Performing Arts Technicians · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 399511.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

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

Trades Recognition Australia· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 7

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

ROL

Classifications

2013

Assessed by

TRA

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional)

Employer sponsored stream

ANZSCO 2013TRA75%: 7 months·90%: 13 months

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

Not eligible

No temporary work & training pathway currently open.

Chapter III