Rigby went on to study a Bachelor of Theatre Arts majoring in acting at University of Southern Queensland, graduating in 2009.
[citation needed] Since graduating, Rigby has appeared in a wide range of theatre, film, and television.
In 2013 Rigby appeared in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries as Harry "The Hangman" Harper for the ABC.
He appeared as a waiter in Garth Davis's Oscar nominated debut feature Lion.
[citation needed] In 2016, he wrote, produced and starred in Bridge which made its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Shortfest.