Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications. Registration or licensing may be required.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
Run a free EOI assessment against current DHA cut-offs.
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Our OMARA-registered agents will audit your points, cross-check Security Consultant nuances against the latest DHA bulletins, and map a step-by-step case file — in one free 30-minute consultation.
