Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreArts Administrator or Manager – ANZSCO 139911
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Arts Administrator or Manager
ANZSCO 139911
Arts Administrator or Manager (ANZSCO 139911) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Arts Administrator or Manager plans, organises, directs, controls, coordinates and promotes artistic and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.
Typical tasks and duties
Arts Administrator or Manager may perform the following tasks:
- seek sponsorship and funding from federal, state, territory and local governments as well as community and industry organisations
- prepare and submit funding applications
- negotiate with artists and performers regarding contracts
- coordinate arts programmes
- coordinate sound and lighting, stage management and security, box office sales, distribution and sale of publications, public relations and catering
- take part in the commissioning and purchasing of works of art
- organise and promote exhibitions and events
- help to develop and implement the organisation's strategic plans and marketing strategies
- manage the organisation's human and financial resources, including budget preparation
- provide an appropriate working environment for employees
- liaise with the media
- provide education services to the public
- make recommendations on cultural grants
- ensure compliance with corporate and legal requirements
- provide support in policy development and report to the board of directors.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Arts Administrator or Manager is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
Check your options
Check your DAMA and employer-sponsored options
We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
