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MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

ANZSCO 261211 - Registered Migration Australia




IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of July 1st, 2017 this occupation has be changed to the MLTSSL (different conditions may apply)

 

 

Description
A multimedia specialist creates and manipulates computer animation, audio, video and graphic image files into multimedia programs to produce data and content for CD-ROMs, information kiosks, multimedia presentations, websites, mobile telephone resources, electronic gaming environments, e-commerce and e-security solutions, and entertainment and education products. In Australia a multimedia specialist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Multimedia Specialist Alternative Titles

 

  • Electronic Game Developer
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Multimedia Programmer

 

 

Multimedia Specialist Occupation Lists
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Group: 2612 Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a multimedia specialist in Australia is to create computer animation, audio, video and graphic image files for multimedia presentations, games, motion pictures, CD-ROMs, information kiosks and the web, and plan, produce and maintain websites and web applications using web programming, scripting, authoring, content management and file transfer software.

 

Tasks

  • analysing, designing and developing Internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments
  • designing and developing digital animations, imaging, presentations, games, audio and video clips, and Internet applications using multimedia software, tools and utilities, interactive graphics and programming languages
  • communicating with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting websites, to control and enforce Internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, website backup and disaster recovery planning
  • designing, developing and integrating computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support websites
  • assisting in analysing, specifying and developing Internet strategies, web-based methodologies and development plans

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the multimedia specialist unit group (Group 2612) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

 

Occupations within the Multimedia Specialist Group

 

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same multimedia specialist group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Multimedia Specialist is currently assessed ACS - (Australian Computer Society); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Multimedia Specialist in Australia is $ 69,208 for male employees and $ 83,969 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 31.1 Females: 40.1 Persons: 32.0

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2612) Multimedia specialists and web developers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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