Web Developers plan, produce and maintain 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 Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists. Web developers are responsible for the technical and performance aspects of the design and build of websites and web-based applications, including the architecture of the site, its speed, how much traffic the site can handle, and its integration with other parts of a client's IT network.

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ANZSCO ID: 261212
   
Alternative names: Web Master,
   
Specialisations: Web development can be broken down into three layers: client-side coding (frontend), server-side coding (backend) and database technology. Each of these layers has specialisations including: Web data-bases; mobile technology, apps development, intranet focus, social media platforms, e-commerce websites, content management systems (CMS), relational database management system (RDBMS).
   
Knowledge, skills and attributes

To become a web developer, you would need:

• excellent web and database programming skills

• a good appreciation of design, usability and interactivity

• a logical approach to problem-solving

• strong attention to detail

• a willingness to work flexibly but in an organised manner

• the ability to follow exact instructions

• the ability to manage a complex range of tasks and meet deadlines.

(Source: Career Foundry)

 

Duties and Tasks

As a web developer, you would:

• meet with the client to understand the required specification and gather requirements

• scope the project and decide on the best framework (architecture) or components to be used

• build the architecture of the site, using programming or scripting languages

• add command buttons, payment systems, video, sound or animation

• test the site or application in different browers and on different devices

• make sure that the new site can be smoothly integrated into the client's existing network

• document your work so that other developers can understand what has been done

• work on the site's design and appearance with a web designer

• put in measures to deal with user access and security

• test the site under construction to find and fix any problems – or 'bugs' – before it goes live

• keep up to date with new technologies, architecture and programming languages

• build and maintain databases inside websites.

• analyses, designs and develops internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments.

• communicates with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting web sites, to control and enforce internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, web site backup and disaster recovery planning.

• designs, develops and integrates computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support web sites.

• assists in analysing, specifying and developing internet strategies, web-based methodologies and development plans.

Working conditions

As a web developer, you would usually work a standard number of hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some evening and/or weekend work may be needed to meet deadlines. If you are self-employed, you would work the hours necessary to complete projects.

You would work in an office or home office. If you work for a company you would normally be at one site, but if you are self-employed, you might work from home and on the client's premises.

Tools and technologies

Web developers design, create, produce and maintain websites using relevant software packages.

Education and training/entrance requirements

Most employers would require you to either have a VET qualification or a degree. You may like to consider a qualification in interactive digital media, web-based technologies, website development or information technology. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your senior secondary school certificate or equivalent. English, mathematics and coding would be appropriate subjects to study prior to university.

You usually need a bachelor or postgraduate degree in web development, information technology or computer science to work as a Web Developer. There are also a wide range of vendor and industry certifications available that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Web developers usually start their careers as junior or entry-level developers before progressing to senior or mid-level developer roles after around five years.
Membership of the Australian Computer Society is available to those who hold, or are working towards, suitable qualifications.

  
Employment Opportunities

Employment of web developers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Almost all organisations require web development work at some point. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and e-commerce, and the need to develop, maintain and upgrade websites and web-based applications.

For entry level roles, prospects are likely to best for those with strong coding skills and knowledge.

 

 

 

   

 

A web content manager coordinates, creates and edits content for websites and web-based applications. They work closely with project teams, editors, developers and designers make sure site content caters to the needs of the target audience. A web content manager in one who is in charge of managing the information found on a company’s website. These websites could either be public or within the company’s intranet. Managers would work alongside the project members, such as those in design, development and editing and collect all the needed materials to present the website in such a way that it remains appealing to the target audience.

Web content managers would be involved in the planning, design and development of the website. They are also in charge of monitoring the statistics of the website and analyze the web traffic and effectiveness of the website.

Web content managers would also be in charge of allocating permission levels to users and conduct quality assurance checks on the site. They would also help promote the website to reach their target market. They would also take care of technical problems and legal issues.

Larger firms might allow the web content manager to essentially manage and delegate these tasks to his team members. In smaller firms, where the man power is limited, the content manager might have to actually create the publication material on their own.

 

ANZSCO ID 261211

Alternative names: Digital Content Manager,
   
Specialisations: Web content managers might need to work with various type of contents such as those related to e-commerce, advertisements, catalogues, news reports, details regarding educational institutions, public service and government agencies.
   
Knowledge, skills and attributes

To become a web content manager, you would need:

• good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• an understanding of legal issues, such as online copyright

• financial management and negotiating skills

• confident presentation skills

• the ability to build relationships with clients and partners

• good teamworking skills.

(Source: UK Jobs Guide)

Duties and Tasks

As a web content manager, you would:

• meeting with editing, marketing and design teams to plan and develop site content, style and appearance

• manage the end-to-end content production and copywriting for a site

• ensure content is consistent with company branding and corporate policies

• ensure content is consistent across all platforms and company domains

• use web content management systems to analyse website usage statistics

• set permissions for site users

• promoting information about the website to target customers and partners

• carrying out quality assurance checks on content

• deal with legal issues, such as copyright and data protection

• work on content for public websites, internal company websites, or intranet pages.

Working conditions

As a web content manager you would usually work a standard number of hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some evening and/or weekend work may be needed to meet deadlines. If you are self-employed, you would work the hours necessary to complete projects.

Most of your work would be office based at a computer. There may be some out-of-office duties, for example attending meetings with clients or partners.

  
Tools and technologies

If you want the website you’re managing to yield positive results, make sure that each content is search engine optimized. Doing so ensures that your posts will attract more traffic, reach your target customers, and increase your site’s SERP ranking.

you need to be adept at SEO and online marketing to perform your role as a CM. That means mastering several tools like content management systems to carry out your obligations.

A content management system or CMS is used to create, update, and manage all content on a website. What makes CMS amazing is it won’t require you to have any specialized technical knowledge to use it. CMS is the primary tool of a CM. You need to master at least one or two CMS software, together with other tools, to be efficient in your job.

Below are some of them:

Content Management Systems WordPress CMS Hub Squarespace Wix Content Writing Tools INK for All Grammarly Google Docs Apple Pages Video Editing Tools Visme Headliner Clipchamp Create FilmoraGo Adobe Spark Video Visual Content Creators BeFunky Graphic Designer Canva Fotor Pixlr Keyword Research Tools KWFinder Ahrefs Keyword Explorer KeywordTool.io Moz Keyword Explorer File Transfer Protocol Filezilla Marketing Data Analytics Tools Google Analytics Ahrefs Moz KissMetrics

(Source: Web Helper)

There are a number of paths to becoming a web content manager. You may be able to gain a role with a degree in journalism, marketing or IT, or you might move into a web content role after gaining experience in another area of a business. Whatever your background, you would normally need experience in writing content or published material in some form, although not necessarily online.

Knowledge of web design, desktop publishing and photo editing software would broaden your options, as many jobs combine content management with writing or web design. While it is not mandatory, some training in web design, desktop publishing and photo processing have also proved to be useful.

Employment Opportunities

Employment of web content managers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Almost all organisations require website content development work at some point. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and e-commerce, and the need to maintain and upgrade websites and web-based applications.

 

 

   

 

A website administrator is charged with a wide range of administrative tasks, including designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting websites. They are also responsible for creating and updating content, implementing security protocols, creating backups, sorting out software issues, and much more.

Web Administrators manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications. Web administrators outline, develop, maintain and troubleshoot websites. Most importantly, they ensure a safe and efficient user experience, including implementing security protocols, modifying programs, creating backups, resolving software problems, and updating content. They monitor performance, provide technical support, develop and update web pages and evaluate structure and content.

 

ANZSCO ID: 313113
  
Alternative names: Computer Systems Administrator, Web and Platform Administrator,
   
Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Thorough understanding of web technology and the Internet

• Hands-on experience of website-related hardware and software (firewalls, intranets, domain name services, servers, etc.)

• Familiarity with web services and internet protocols, such as TCP/IP, LDAP, FTP, HTTP and HTTPS

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field

(Source: Robert Half)

Duties and Tasks

• Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.

• Identify or address interoperability requirements.

• Track, compile, and analyze web site usage data.

• Document application and web site changes or change procedures.

• Develop or document style guidelines for web site content.

• Test new software packages for use in web operations or other applications.

• Develop or implement procedures for ongoing web site revision.

• Set up or maintain monitoring tools on web servers or web sites.

• Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.

• Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.

• Recommend web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.

• Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.

• Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.

• Inform web site users of problems, problem resolutions or application changes and updates.

• Provide training or technical assistance in web site implementation or use.

• Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites' effectiveness or usability.

• Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.

• Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.

• Develop testing routines and procedures.

• Identify or document backup or recovery plans.

• Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.

• Develop web site performance metrics.

• Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.

• Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.

• Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.

• Implement web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.

• Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.

• Administer internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers.

• Monitor web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

• Collaborate with web developers to create and operate internal and external web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.

• Install or configure web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, secure, and that files are named properly.

• Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.

• Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.

• Check and analyze operating system or application logfiles regularly to verify proper system performance.

• Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.

(Source: Your Career)

Working conditions

• Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a high level of social interaction. They talk with employees and managers often about computer needs.

  • Communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis. They also communicate by letters and memos, but less often.

  • Often work as part of a team.

  • Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other workers.

• Physical Work Conditions

  • Always work indoors.

  • May work near others. They often share the same work space with other employees.

  • Sometimes are exposed to loud sounds and noise levels, such as from servers and computer equipment.

• Work Performance

  • Must be very exact and accurate when completing the job. Errors affect everyone using the computer system.

  • Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere. They must abide by strict weekly deadlines.

  • Make most decisions and set daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.

  • Often repeat the same activities, such as using a computer.

  • Make decisions that impact others and work outcomes.

• Hours/Travel

  • Work a regular, set schedule.

  • Most work full time. Overtime is common.

  • May sometimes be on-call in case of a computer-related emergency.

 

Education and training/entrance requirements

Employers prefer a person who has a degree in web design, IT project management, computer science, programming or a related field. You need extensive experience, or a formal qualification in web-based or information technology to work as a Web Administrator. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.


Employment Opportunities

As a Web Administrator, your job prospects are likely to grow at a stronger rate than the rest of the community.

 

 

 

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Material sourced from
Jobs & Skills WA [Web Designer; ]
Career Foundry [Web Developer; ]
UK Jobs Guide [Web Content Manager; ]
Careers Online [Web Designer - Developer; ]
Career Planner [Web Administrator; ]
Owl Guru [Web Administrator; ]
Robert Half [Web Administrator; ]
Illinois Work Net [Computer Systems Administrators; ]
Edgy [How to become a successful Content Manager; ]
Web Archive Only - CareerHQ [Web Designer; Web Developer; Web Content Manager;]
Your Career [Web Designer; Web Developer; Web Administrator;  ]