Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers are professionals who are responsible for creating computer animation, audio, video, and graphic image files for various multimedia platforms. They play a crucial role in developing multimedia presentations, games, motion pictures, CD-ROMs, information kiosks, and websites. Additionally, they are skilled in planning, producing, and maintaining websites and web applications using web programming, scripting, authoring, content management, and file transfer software.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may also substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Analyzing, designing, and developing Internet sites using a combination of artistry, creativity, software programming, scripting languages, and operating environments.
• Designing and developing digital animations, imaging, presentations, games, audio and video clips, and Internet applications using multimedia software, tools, utilities, interactive graphics, and programming languages.
• Communicating with network specialists to address web-related issues such as security and hosting websites, ensuring Internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, website backup, and disaster recovery planning.
• Designing, developing, and integrating computer code with other specialized inputs, such as image files, audio files, and scripting languages, to produce, maintain, and support websites.
• Assisting in analyzing, specifying, and developing Internet strategies, web-based methodologies, and development plans.

Occupations:

• 261211 Multimedia Specialist
• 261212 Web Developer

261211 Multimedia Specialist

Alternative Titles:

• Electronic Game Developer
• Multimedia Developer
• Multimedia Programmer

A Multimedia Specialist creates and manipulates computer animation, audio, video, and graphic image files to produce data and content for various multimedia platforms. They are involved in developing CD-ROMs, information kiosks, multimedia presentations, websites, mobile telephone resources, electronic gaming environments, e-commerce and e-security solutions, as well as entertainment and education products.

Skill Level: 1

261212 Web Developer

Alternative Title:

• Web Programmer

A Web Developer plans, produces, and maintains websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies, and databases. They work closely with other ICT Professionals such as Business Analysts, Web Designers, network specialists, and usability specialists to meet the specifications of user needs.

Skill Level: 1