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Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Maintaining content of a newly developed website
Maintaining content of a newly developed website


Web designers/developers design, create, produce and maintain web pages using relevant software packages. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Web designers may perform the following tasks:

  • talk with clients, and discuss ideas to get a clear understanding of their requirements
  • develop website content
  • manage the image and copyrights of the company on the internet
  • decide on the design aspects of the website, such as how to use graphics, links and forms
  • make sure that text and graphic elements mesh together as a cohesive, eye-catching work
  • develop custom programs to extend the functionality of websites
  • talk with writers, designers, system administrators and other IT staff to make sure the website will fulfil its purpose
  • maintain or update the website once it is completed by adding new content, illustrations or features
  • coordinate other people, such as designers and writers, to help maintain the website.

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Learning Area Art  
Computing Studies  
Work Demand Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Including sitting for long periods  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Computing and Information Services  
Work Interest Analytic or Scientific  
Creative or Artistic  
Skill Level Para Professional Jobs  
Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Web designers are often required to travel locally, nationally and internationally to meet clients and other people working on particular projects, such as designers and systems specialists.

Working conditions can be stressful at times, especially if deadlines need to be met.

Personal Requirements

  • creative and technical aptitude
  • good communication skills
  • able to work as part of a team
  • committed to understanding new technology and upgrading skills.

Related Industries

Computer System Design and Related Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for IT Web Developer

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for IT Web Developer (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Analyst (Information Technology)
Games Developer
Information Technology Administrator
Information Technology Manager
Programmer (Information Technology)
Technical Writer

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


Copyright 2007 education.au

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


Copyright 2007 education.au

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

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Related Courses

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

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

Reviewing material developed for a new website
Reviewing material developed for a new website

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