How to become a Civil Celebrant
Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.
Main tasks
- Meets with clients to discuss ceremony requirements and preferences
- Assists clients in planning and designing personalised ceremonies
- Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, ensuring all legal requirements are met
- Conducts funeral ceremonies and provides comfort to grieving families
- Conducts commitment ceremonies and other significant life event ceremonies
- Maintains accurate records of all ceremonies performed
- Stays updated on laws and regulations related to civil ceremonies
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate IV in Celebrancy (CHC41015)
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing is required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- About 21,000 people work in this job group now, and about 23,500 are projected by 2035. (+11.5%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Civil Celebrant?
Ways in include: Certificate IV in Celebrancy.
Is a Civil Celebrant a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 12% by 2035, from about 21,000 to about 23,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Civil Celebrant?
Not always. 40% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate IV in Celebrancy.
Will AI change the work of a Civil Celebrant?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04