OSCA occupation

OSCA 314136: Web Administrator

Maintains and improves websites, and provides web technology solutions and services. This record sits in ICT and Telecommunications Technicians. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Maintains and improves websites, and provides web technology solutions and services.

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
2
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Minor group
314 ICT and Telecommunications Technicians and Support Officers
Unit group
3141 ICT and Telecommunications Technicians

Tasks

  • Installs, configures and maintains web servers and related software
  • Implements website security measures such as firewalls, antivirus software and secure sockets layer certificates
  • Monitors website traffic and performance, and identifies and troubleshoots issues that affect performance
  • Ensures backup and disaster recovery plans are in place to protect websites and web applications from data loss and downtime
  • Installs and configures website software, such as content management systems and web analytics tools

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.

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Compare OSCA 314136 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code314136 Web Administrator314131 ICT Hardware Technician314132 Radiocommunications Technician
Official role definitionMaintains and improves websites, and provides web technology solutions and services.Supports and maintains ICT systems and peripherals by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and repairing hardware.Installs, maintains, repairs and diagnoses malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.
Skill levelSkill Level 2Skill Level 2Skill Level 2
Key tasks
  • Installs, configures and maintains web servers and related software
  • Implements website security measures such as firewalls, antivirus software and secure sockets layer certificates
  • Monitors website traffic and performance, and identifies and troubleshoots issues that affect performance
  • Ensures backup and disaster recovery plans are in place to protect websites and web applications from data loss and downtime
  • Installs and configures ICT hardware, including desktop, laptop and smart devices
  • Tests, troubleshoots and repairs desktop, laptop and smart devices
  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs peripheral ICT equipment such as terminals, printers and network hardware
  • Installs and maintains networks, servers and network equipment
  • Installs and configures radio and communication systems
  • Operates, upgrades and maintains radio communications technical instruments, infrastructure, devices, network systems and field equipment
  • Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in radio and communication systems
  • Repairs or replaces faulty components in radio and communication systems
Alternative titles
  • Webmaster
Not statedNot stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 314136 do?

Web Administrator 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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