Arts
From performing and visual arts to design, writing, digital games, screen and music, the arts industry is home to a diverse and dynamic workforce that plays a vital role in shaping Australian culture.
About
Australia’s Arts sector is a vibrant and diverse workforce, encompassing everything from independent creatives and small business owners to employees in major cultural institutions and large commercial enterprises.
The sector continues to evolve as new technologies, audience expectations and ways of working reshape how art is created, shared and experienced. While all subsectors share some common workforce challenges, employment conditions can vary.
SaCSA is working with industry, unions, training providers and government to better understand these issues and to support the development of a resilient, sustainable and future-ready Arts workforce.
2025 Workforce Plan Update
The Progress in Action: Arts Workforce Plan Update, 2025 builds on the insights and outcomes of our 2024 report. It identifies the next phase of projects that begin to tackle the pressing workforce challenges outlined by industry, including occupational shortages and structural barriers to training and career progression.
Data Dashboard
SaCSA works in partnership with industry, unions, training providers, and government to deliver projects that strengthen skills, career pathways, and workforce sustainability across Australia’s Arts sector. From updating training products to addressing emerging workforce challenges, our work ensures the sector is equipped for the future.
Training Package
The CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package covers nationally recognised courses for people working or wanting to work in the Arts. From performing and visual arts to screen and music, these qualifications build the practical skills and knowledge needed for real jobs in the creative industries.
SaCSA works closely with industry, unions, training providers and government to keep this training up to date, so it reflects what employers are looking for and supports strong career pathways in the Arts.