Is Cyber Security Operations Coordinator in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Cyber Security Operations Coordinator as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 72,600 Cyber Security Operations Coordinator are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Cyber Security Operations Coordinator earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Cyber Security Operations Coordinator are A$2,461 per week, or approximately A$127,972 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Cyber Security Operations Coordinator?

Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 482, 186. It appears on the CSOL occupation list.

Who assesses Cyber Security Operations Coordinator skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118) is conducted by Australian Computer Society Incorporated.

Where in Australia do most Cyber Security Operations Coordinator work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Cyber Security Operations Coordinator employment are: Melbourne - West, Australian Capital Territory, Melbourne - South East. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Cyber Security Operations Coordinator on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118) is currently listed on the CSOL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Cyber Security Operations Coordinator in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Cyber Security Operations Coordinator is Bachelor degree (39% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO262118 OSCA 20242711361Skill LevelCSOLNo ShortageJSA

Cyber Security Operations
Coordinator

Leads the coordination, and response to complex cyber security incidents and hunt investigations, manage tasks across various teams for incident response and hunt operations, advise leadership on current operational collaborations and contribute toward strategic planning, facilitate incident response engagements, assess technical information to develop key messaging.

Chapter I

The occupation

“Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists plan, develop, maintain, manage and administer organisations' database management systems, operating systems and security policies and procedures to ensure optimal database and system integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.”
Unit Group 2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists · ABS ANZSCO

Also known as· 2

Cyber Security Operations ManagerICT Security Administrator

Specialisations· 1

Cyber Security Incident Responder

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Most occupations in this unit group 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).

Australian Computer Society Incorporated· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 7

Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist (262114) Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist (262115) Cyber Security Analyst (262116) Cyber Security Architect (262117) Database Administrator (262111) ICT Security Specialist (262112) Systems Administrator (262113)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

CSOL

Classifications

2022

Assessed by

ACS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

South Australian DAMA WA DAMA

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

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2024-25

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2025-26

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SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. ACS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

designing and maintaining database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data master files
performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls
implementing and administering database documentation, guidelines, policies and procedures
testing database systems and upgrades, such as debugging, tracking, reproduction, logging and resolving all identified problems, according to approved quality testing scripts, procedures and processes
accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning
liaising with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining software security applications; and monitoring contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements
troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure
preparing and maintaining documentation, policies and instructions, and recording and detailing operational procedures and system logs
ensuring that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitoring and adjusting the performance of networks
continually surveying the current computer site to determine future network needs and making recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

AUST

Assessing Authority

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

Visit Australian Computer Society Incorporatedacs.org.au

Lodge application

Online Application

Assessment fees

Skills (general application) $1,450 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) $605

Processing

10-12 Weeks

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Step-by-step guide Document checklist Fees breakdown

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

72,600

employed nationally

Growth

+4.8%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$2,461

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 262118Median age 4124% female workforceTop qualification: Bachelor degree (39%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Cyber Security Operations Coordinator (ANZSCO 262118). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On CSOL · Skill Level 1

Skills assessment (ACS)

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

Run Eligibility Check Book Consultation

ANZSCO262118 OSCA 20242711361Skill LevelCSOLNo ShortageJSA

Cyber Security Operations
Coordinator

Chapter I

The occupation

“Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists plan, develop, maintain, manage and administer organisations' database management systems, operating systems and security policies and procedures to ensure optimal database and system integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.”
Unit Group 2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists · ABS ANZSCO

Also known as· 2

Cyber Security Operations ManagerICT Security Administrator

Specialisations· 1

Cyber Security Incident Responder

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Australian Computer Society Incorporated· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 7

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

CSOL

Classifications

2022

Assessed by

ACS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.

South Australian DAMA WA DAMA

Chapter III