Arts and Media Professionals

How to become a Singer

Also called: Vocalist

Entertains by singing songs.

Main tasks

Performs songs in a variety of musical styles and genres
Interprets and conveys the meaning and emotion of songs through vocal performance
Practices and rehearses songs to ensure accuracy and quality of performance
Collaborates with musicians and other performers to create cohesive and engaging performances
Selects appropriate songs and repertoire for specific audiences and venues
Adapts songs and arrangements to suit personal style and vocal range
Maintains vocal health and stamina through proper technique and vocal exercises
May use digital audio workstations that serve as a platform to link electronic instruments and microphones to computers, to record and process vocals
May use social media platforms to connect with fans and potential collaborators

Ways in

University: Communications & Media degrees, Offered by 34 universities in Australia
University: Creative Arts & Design degrees, Offered by 38 universities in Australia
TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Music (CUA60520); Certificate III in Music (CUA30920); Certificate II in Music (CUA20620); Certificate IV in Music (CUA40920); Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40520); Diploma of Music (CUA50820); Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50220)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Typical full-time pay: $91,832 a year
About 10,700 people work in this job group now, and about 11,800 are projected by 2035. (+11%)
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.

Questions people ask

How do I become a Singer?

Ways in include: Communications & Media degrees; Creative Arts & Design degrees; Advanced Diploma of Music; Certificate III in Music.

How much does a Singer earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $91,832 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Singer a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 11% by 2035, from about 10,700 to about 11,800 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Singer?

Not always. 42% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Communications & Media degrees; Creative Arts & Design degrees; Advanced Diploma of Music; Certificate III in Music.

Will AI change the work of a Singer?

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