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Programmer (Information Technology)
( Systems Programmer, Applications Programmer, Computer Programmer, Information Technology Programmer )


	Duties and Tasks Specialisations Quick Facts Personal Requirements Related Industries Labour Market Related Jobs Earnings Related Courses Further Information State Specific Information	Editing computer code for the development of a website
	Programmers write, test and maintain computer programs to make sure that the computer application meets the needs of the users of the computer system.

Duties and Tasks

Programmers may perform the following tasks:

assist systems analysts and/or designers in researching and documenting computer users' requirements
analyse objectives and problems specified by analysts and/or designers
translate the solutions provided by systems designers into detailed program specifications
prepare documentation for other programmers, users of the system and other support services workers
undertake program design activities including definition of data and error message arrangements
supervise and report on the work of junior programmers
modify and document program code to correct errors or to enhance a program's capabilities
test the programs and make amendments
prepare reports on the status, operation and maintenance of system software for use by computer equipment suppliers, systems designers, other programmers and computer operators.

Specialisations

Analyst Programmer
Communications Programmer (Systems)
Database Programmer (Systems)
Network Programmer
Systems Software Programmer

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Computing Studies Mathematics
Work Demand	Including mainly indoor work Including reading or writing Including sitting for long periods
Work Field	Computing and Information Services
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Practical or Mechanical Organising or Clerical
Skill Level	Para Professional Jobs Professional Jobs

Personal Requirements

good at technical activities
logical approach to the solution of problems
able to work independently or as part of a team
good communication skills
willing to continue to learn as technology changes.

Related Industries

Computer System Design and Related Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for IT Hardware/System Engineer

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for IT Hardware/System Engineer (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Computing and IT for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Earnings

Income of persons working full-time, 2006

Computing Professionals
Income per Week	Number	Share (%)

$1000 or more	83,753	77.3
$400 - $599	2,843	2.6
$600 - $799	7,260	6.7
$800 - $999	12,882	11.9
Less than $400	1,662	1.5

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006

Computing Professionals
Employment Status	Weekly Income ($)

Full-time	1,468
Part-time	734

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Australian Computer Society

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

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