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Multimedia Specialist

261211 · Sedentary

Description

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, web sites, mobile telephone resources, electronic gaming environments, e-commerce and e-security solutions, and entertainment and education products.

Typical work tasks

• Analyses, designs and develops internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments; designs and develops digital animations, images, presentations, games, audio and video clips, and internet applications using multimedia software, tools and utilities, interactive graphics and programming languages.

Typical work environment

• Works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.

Outdoor work is unlikely to be required.

• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

Sedentary physical demand.

• Frequently sits in offices, in meetings and at computer workstations.

Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to consult others.

Lifting, carrying or pulling, is not a significant requirement of the job.

Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting, and climbing are unlikely to be required.

• Frequent to constant repetitive hand and finger movements are likely when using a computer and other general office equipment such as phones and calculators.

• Occasional driving of vehicles may be required to facilitate visits to clients’ premises.

• Mental skills necessary include analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and a working knowledge of network administration, software installation, repair tools and design.

Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Multimedia Specialist: tertiary qualification or 5 years experience; Level 1, no licence.

Entry Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.