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OSCA 2024 · 273132 · Skill level 1

Web Developer: OSCA 273132

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Web Developer is OSCA 2024 code 273132. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (261211 and 261212). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 273132

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 261211 · in part

    Multimedia Specialist

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 261211
  • ANZSCO 261212 · in part

    Web Developer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 261212

The job

What a web developer does

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.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Web Programmer

Main tasks

Main 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

Unit group 2731

Other occupations in Digital Game and Web Developers

Questions

OSCA 273132: common questions

What is the OSCA code for web developer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 273132 (Web Developer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 273132?
ANZSCO 261211 Multimedia Specialist (in part) and ANZSCO 261212 Web Developer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Web Developer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 261211 Multimedia Specialist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and ANZSCO 261212 Web Developer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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