OSCA 273132: Web Developer
Plans, produces and maintains websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as ICT Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists. This record sits in Digital Game and Web Developers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Plans, produces and maintains websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as ICT Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 27 ICT Professionals
- Minor group
- 273 ICT Programmers, Analysts, Architects and Engineers
- Unit group
- 2731 Digital Game and Web Developers
Tasks
- Designs, develops and maintains websites using various programming languages
- Collaborates with other ICT Professionals to plan and produce websites that meet user needs and requirements
- Builds responsive and accessible websites that comply with web accessibility guidelines
- Uses content management systems to manage website content and data
- Ensures websites are optimised for performance, security and compatibility with different devices and browsers
- Develops and tests code to ensure that it meets industry standards, is properly structured, and is compatible with different platforms and operating systems
- Creates and manages databases to support the functionality of web applications and websites
- Designs and develops web applications such as online forms and e-commerce platforms, that provide value to users
- Creates and updates website content such as text, images and multimedia
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Web Programmer
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Compare OSCA 273132 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code273132 Web Developer | 273131 Digital Game Developer |
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| Official role definition | Plans, produces and maintains websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as ICT Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists. | Develops and transforms digital games from a concept to an interactive product using coding, software programming, sound effects, rendering and testing. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 273132 do?
Web Developer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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