From 1998 to 2002, Dutton played Tad Reeves in Neighbours. He later returned to the show as a director Dutton has also appeared in MDA, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Packed to the Rafters.
He had a small part in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before going on to secure the regular role of Tad Reeves.
He also made appearances in Thunderstone and Blue Heelers. In 2003, Dutton played Brett Ferris in an episode of MDA. That same year he began appearing as David Fish in the British comedy series Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
Dutton also portrayed Jeff in Australian drama series The Secret Life of United States In 2006, the actor portrayed an ambulance driver in All Saints.
2009 saw Dutton make an appearance in Packed to the Rafters as Simon.
From 2010, Dutton began directing episodes of Neighbours.