Description
Web Developer plans, produces and maintains websites by using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs. They often collaborate with other ICT Professionals, such as Business Analysts, Web Designers, Network Specialists, and Usability Experts.
Major Group: 2 | Professionals |
Sub-Major Group: 26 | ICT Professionals |
Minor Group: 261 | Business and Systems Analysts and Programmers |
Unit Group: 2612 | Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers |
Job Outlook
Weekly Earnings | AUD 1,596 |
Work full-time hours | 79% |
Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
Gender share | 17% Female, 83% Male |
Average full-time | 42 Hours |
Skill level rating | Very high skill |
Average Age | Males: 31.1 |
Females: 40.1 | |
Persons: 32.0 | |
Employed | 8600 |
Alternative Titles
- - Web Programmer
Skill Priority in 2023
The Skills Priority List (SPL) offers an elaborate perspective on professions experiencing a shortage at a national level and within individual states and territories in Australia. Additionally, the SPL provides insight into the projected demand for various occupations in the future.
- S: Shortage
- NS: No Shortage
- M: Metropolitan Shortage
- R: Regional Shortage
Web developer 261212
National | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA | Future Demand |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | Strong |
Occupation List Information
Occupation on the Skill list | Occupation not on the Skill List |
---|---|
Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL) | Skilled Occupations List |
Unit Group: 2612 MULTIMEDIA SPECIALISTS AND WEB DEVELOPERS
Occupations in Unit Group 2612
- - Multimedia Specialist 261211
- - Web Developer 261212
Unit Group 2612 comprises two ACS ANZSCO occupations - Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer. Both professions demand exceptional technical expertise, imaginative thinking, and carefulness. They collaborate closely with clients or stakeholders to comprehend their needs and produce quality products that satisfy their expectations.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Skill Level Requirement
Skill Level: 1
Skill Level 1 for Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212) is considered the highest skill level for this profession. A Web Developer at Skill Level 1 must comprehensively understand web development, programming languages, software applications, technologies, and databases. They are also expected to have extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex websites and web applications.
Skills Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
ACS provides various services to its members, including professional development, networking opportunities, industry advocacy, and certification programs.
Visa Provision
ANZSCO | OCCUPATION | SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (STATE) | 491 (FAMILY) | 186 (DIRECT) | 407 (TRAINING) | 494 (REGIONAL SPONSORED) | 482 (TSS MEDIUM TERM) |
261212 | Web developer | ACS |
Task to Perform for Web Developer
- Analyzing clients' or stakeholders' requirements for website development
- Designing and developing website architecture and user interfaces
- Writing and testing code using web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Integrating websites with databases and other software applications
- Maintaining and updating websites to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
- Collaborating with other ICT professionals, such as Web Designers, Business Analysts, and Network and Usability experts, to ensure successful project outcomes
- Troubleshooting and debugging website issues
- Ensuring websites are compliant with industry standards and regulations
Main Industries
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (61.5%)
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING (5.5%)
- INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (7.3%)
- FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES (4.2%)
- OTHER INDUSTRIES (17.9%)
English Requirement
English Requirement | Minimum Score |
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IELTS | 6 (L, R, W) |
IELTS Speaking | 7 |
IELTS Overall | 7 |
OET | B (all) |
TOEFL iBT (L, R, W, S, Overall) | 12, 13, 21, 23, 93 |
PTE Academic (L, R, W, Speaking, Overall) | 50, 65, 65 |
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate exceptions may exist in some states / territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may impose specific requirements in some states / territories
- Exemptions from submitting IELTS or OET apply to certain countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and Ireland.
- To meet licensing or registration criteria, English proficiency must be demonstrated at a level sufficient to meet the requirement or at a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher.
- Computer Graphics & Animation – (2D Computer graphics, 3D Computer graphics, 2D Animation, 3D Animation)
- Human-Computer Interaction – (Interface Design)
- Image and media data manipulation – (Developing Interactive Media, Multimedia Authoring, Games Design)
- Operating Systems (e.g. iOS, Android, Linux, Unix)
- Programming (e.g. Internet Programming, C++, Java, Objective C, AS3, Games Programming)
- Web Systems Design – (Interactive System Design)
- WWW and the Internet – (Web Technologies, Web Engineering, XML and Web Services, Web Authoring, Web Applications Development, Multimedia & the Internet)
- Algorithm design and development
- Information Security
- Introduction to ICT – (Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Theory, Introduction to Business Computing, Computer Science I)
- Introduction to Multimedia
- Mobile Devices
- Object Oriented System Design
- Object Oriented Systems Analysis
- Object oriented technologies
- Project – (if the project is a Multimedia / Web project)
- Requirements gathering
- Software Engineering
- Systems Analysis
- Systems Design
- Testing strategies and methods
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