Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 261212?

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Web Developer under code 261212. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Which occupation lists include Web Developer?

Our current data places 261212 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Web Developer (261212) skills assessment?

Prepare ICT qualifications and web development employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: develop responsive front-end interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks.

My job title isn't exactly 'Web Developer'. Can I still use 261212?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Web Developer, that means work centred on building and maintaining websites and web applications — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2612 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Web Developers (261212) work in Australia?

Web Developers are commonly employed by digital agencies, e-commerce businesses and in-house IT teams. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 261212.

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Web Developer 261212

Yes. Web Developer (261212) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. ACS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Web Developer (261212): Create computer animation, audio, video and graphic effects, and plan, develop and maintain websites.

Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212) is a role centred on building and maintaining websites and web applications. It sits in the Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers unit group (2612), whose members create computer animation, audio, video and graphic effects, and plan, develop and maintain websites. EMC Australia helps Web Developers line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ACS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

261212

Assessing authority

ACS

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

ICT & software

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Web Developer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Web Developer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Web Developer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ACS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Web Developer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Develop responsive front-end interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks
Build server-side logic, APIs and database integration for websites
Optimise page speed, SEO structure and security
Implement WCAG accessibility standards
Maintain and extend CMS platforms and web hosting

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for Web Developer under code 261212. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Multimedia SpecialistANZSCO 261211View

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.