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BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Senior Merchandiser
Rail Safety Manager
Investigation Manager
+ 197 more
Driller Offsider
Geological Technician
Crematorium Technician
Athlete
Community Coach
Renewable Energy Tradesperson
Funeral Director
Funeral Assistant
Electrical Fitter
Electrical Linesman
Rail Traction Linesman
Cable Jointer
Substation Technician
Workplace Inspector
Abattoir Supervisor
Technical Project Manager
Duty Manager (Police Force)
Landfill Supervisor
Helicopter Pilot
Flying Instructor
Airport Operations Manager
Gaffer
Driller
RTO Compliance Officer
Drilling Supervisor
Concreter
Steel Fixer
Surveyor Assistant
Grip
Clinical Coder
Bakery Manager
Reservations Manager
Fleet Manager
Life Coach
HVAC Technician
Service Manager
Parts Manager
Executive Housekeeper
Council Member
Local Government Customer Service Assistant
Facilities Manager
Plant Manager
Sports Facility Manager
Gym Manager
High Performance Coach
Fitness Centre Manager
Event Director
Exhibition Manager
Tour Operations Manager
Forensic Accountant
Financial Assistant
Fraud Analyst
Librarian
Museum Assistant
Library Assistant
Assistant Broker
Radio Producer
Financial Controller
Accounting Manager
Head of Procurement
Senior Risk Manager
Event Planner
Park Manager
Planning Officer
Strata Manager
Student Experience Officer
Conservation Manager
Travel Agency Manager
Regional Coordinator
Venue Manager
Real Estate Agency Manager
Bank Manager
Operations Officer
Winemaker
Resilience Officer
Vineyard Manager
Cellar Door Manager
Sustainable Farmer
Aquaculture Manager
Sales Analyst
Project Coordinator
Customer Service Officer
Customer Service Manager
Account Manager
Team Leader
Supervisor
General Manager
Information Officer
Office Manager
Environmental Health Officer
Professional Dancer
Water Treatment Supervisor
Senior Rates Officer
Senior Compliance Officer
Head of Cyber Security
Watchkeeper Deck Officer
Timber Dispatch Coordinator
Irrigation Water Supervisor
Water Networks Supervisor
Dam Operations Manager
Trade Waste Officer
Catchment Officer
Cabin Crew Supervisor
Head of Digital Strategy Transformation
Regional Manager
Dog Trainer
Presales Consultant
Assistant Manager
Area Manager
Reporting Analyst
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Sales Engineer
Business Specialist
Retention Specialist
Grants Officer
Facilities Coordinator
Workforce Analyst
Procurement Consultant
Customer Success Manager
Service Director
Category Specialist
Retail Executive
Business Development Executive
Procurement Manager
Business Services Manager
Team Administrator
Operations Specialist
Scrum Master
Governance Coordinator
Claims Specialist
Workshop Supervisor
Performance Manager
Engagement Manager
Policy Specialist
Lobbyist
International Development Worker
Business Leader
Diversity Consultant
Travel Operator
Records Manager
Museum Director
Investigator
Court Administrator
Crime Prevention Officer
Social Justice Advocate
Cost Controller
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Program Coordinator
Relationship Manager
Technical Lead
Technical Consultant
Technical Business Analyst
Commercial Analyst
Agile Business Analyst
Solutions Architect
Cluster Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Digital Project Manager
Innovation Strategist
Data Miner
Customer Experience Manager
Product Specialist
ICT Project Manager
Commercial Manager
Geochemist
Palaeontologist
Transport Manager
Strategic Advisor
Logistician
Innovation Manager
Nutrition Scientist
Photogrammetrist
Nutrition Advisor
Meteorologist
IT Specialist
Agricultural Economist
Neurologist
Human Rights Advocate
Editorial Writer
Creative Writer
Climate Scientist
Resource Economist
Partnerships Manager
Recruitment Manager
Strategy Consultant
Arts Programmer
Innovation Coordinator
National Security Adviser
Financial Regulator
Social Media Strategist
International Project Manager
Policy Researcher
Creative Entrepreneur
Location Manager
Intelligence Officer
Film Producer
Chief Innovation Officer
BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Corporate Services Manager
Infrastructure Engineer
Engineering Technician
+ 62 more
Digital Project Manager
IT Auditor
Data Consultant
Quality Assurance Engineer
Purchasing Officer
Innovation Manager
ICT Project Manager
Logistician
Transport Manager
Strategic Advisor
Data Analytics Consultant
Film Producer
Chief Innovation Officer
Innovation Coordinator
National Security Adviser
Policy Researcher
Program Analyst
International Marketing Specialist
International Project Manager
Public Service Officer
Change And Communications Manager
Governance Coordinator
Scheduler
Scrum Master
Field Engineer
Regional Manager
Project Officer
Film and TV Production Manager
Broadcast Production Manager
Video Production Manager
Investigation Manager
Maintenance Manager
Technical Project Manager
Project Manager (Police Force)
Drilling Supervisor
Exhibition Manager
Tour Operations Manager
Gym Manager
Event Director
Conference Manager
Fitness Centre Manager
Facilities Manager
Plant Supervisor
Plant Manager
Senior Risk Manager
Head of Procurement
Resilience Officer
Sustainable Farmer
Project Coordinator
Project Administrator
Project Manager
IT Project Manager
Wind Turbine Engineer
Operations Officer
Real Estate Agency Manager
Conservation Manager
Regional Coordinator
Strata Manager
Student Experience Officer
Planning Officer
Automated Tester
Park Manager
BSB50120
Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Park Manager
Event Planner
Strata Manager
+ 172 more
Planning Officer
Student Experience Officer
Travel Agency Manager
Regional Coordinator
Real Estate Agency Manager
Bank Manager
New Home Sales Consultant
Office Manager
Information Officer
Customer Service Manager
Account Manager
Customer Service Officer
Project Coordinator
Sales Analyst
Small Business Owner
Aquaculture Manager
Sustainable Farmer
Winemaker
Vineyard Manager
Resilience Officer
Head of Procurement
Radio Producer
Enrolment and Admissions Officer
Accounting Manager
Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant
Fraud Analyst
Financial Assistant
Assistant Broker
Library Assistant
Museum Assistant
Librarian
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Local Government Administration Officer
Community Engagement Officer
Sports Facility Manager
Gym Manager
Fitness Centre Manager
High Performance Coach
Conference Manager
Event Director
Exhibition Manager
Tour Operations Manager
HVAC Technician
Reservations Manager
Life Coach
Bakery Manager
Clinical Coder
Fashion Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Screenplay Writer
Grip
Gaffer
Drilling Supervisor
Apiarist
Concreter
Driller
RTO Compliance Officer
Duty Manager (Police Force)
Landfill Supervisor
Investigation Manager
Head of Cyber Security
Senior Rates Officer
Senior Compliance Officer
Trade Waste Officer
Marketing Director
Head of Digital Strategy Transformation
Buyer’s Agent
Operational Risk Manager
Project Officer
Brand Ambassador
Regional Manager
Customs Broker
Reporting Analyst
Salesforce Administrator
IT Recruitment Consultant
Business Support Officer
Property Consultant
Property Developer
Business Specialist
Enterprise Architect
Sales Engineer
Business Services Manager
Internal Auditor
Buyer
Procurement Manager
Business Development Executive
Retail Executive
Category Specialist
Product Marketing Manager
Customer Success Manager
Procurement Consultant
Workforce Analyst
Facilities Coordinator
Grants Officer
Retention Specialist
Workshop Supervisor
Scheduler
Performance Manager
Leasing Manager
Leasing Officer
Fitness Studio Manager
Settlements Officer
Claims Specialist
Governance Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Cluster Manager
Market Researcher
Law Clerk
Agile Business Analyst
Commercial Analyst
Technical Business Analyst
Relationship Manager
Program Coordinator
Cost Controller
Travel Operator
Business Leader
Diversity Consultant
Lobbyist
Communications Officer
Gallery Manager
Public Service Officer
Policy Specialist
Student Recruitment Officer
Engagement Manager
Media Analyst
Communications Strategist
Court Administrator
Investigator
Museum Director
Records Manager
Technology Consultant
Social Media Strategist
Digital Media Specialist
Financial Regulator
Creative Entrepreneur
Policy Researcher
Community Relations Manager
Geographer
International Project Manager
Program Analyst
Intelligence Officer
National Security Adviser
Innovation Coordinator
Chief Innovation Officer
Film Producer
Location Manager
ICT Sales Assistant
Partnerships Manager
Freelance Editor
Resource Economist
Agricultural Economist
Meteorologist
Data Analytics Consultant
Strategic Advisor
Transport Manager
Geochemist
Palaeontologist
Photogrammetrist
Nutrition Advisor
Nutrition Scientist
Logistician
Innovation Manager
Purchasing Officer
Digital Business Strategist
Quality Assurance Engineer
Data Consultant
Data Miner
IT Auditor
Product Specialist
Innovation Strategist
Corporate Services Manager
ICT40120
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
3D Printing Technician
E-Commerce Developer
ICT Support Engineer
+ 29 more
Network Technician
Cyber Security Engineer
IoT Engineer
Data Miner
Cloud Support Technician
Database Developer
Test Analyst
Integration Engineer
Test Engineer
Business Intelligence Developer
Network Architect
Technical Architect
IT Support Officer
Data Architect
Computer Engineer
Systems Consultant
Systems Architect
Network Specialist
Solutions Designer
IT Technician
Javascript Developer
Computer Technician
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Administrator
Blockchain Engineer
Junior Website Designer
Software Tester
Drone Operator
Network Administrator
BSB50920
Diploma of Quality Auditing
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Financial Regulator
Policy Researcher
National Security Adviser
+ 37 more
Intelligence Officer
Innovation Coordinator
Transport Manager
Innovation Manager
Quality Assurance Engineer
IT Auditor
Corporate Services Manager
Governance Coordinator
Production Engineer
Compliance Analyst
Review Officer
Governance Officer
Catchment Officer
Water Networks Supervisor
Trade Waste Officer
Water Treatment Supervisor
Dam Operations Manager
Senior Compliance Officer
Environmental Health Officer
Quality Controller
Quality Assurance Manager
Compliance Officer
Quality Assurance Auditor
QA Tester
Software Tester
E-learning Developer
Head of Procurement
Senior Risk Manager
Resilience Officer
RTO Administrator
Auditor
Fraud Analyst
Landfill Supervisor
Food Production Manager
Workplace Inspector
Rail Safety Manager
Investigation Manager
ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Network Administrator
Robotics Technician
Drone Operator
+ 72 more
Software Tester
Junior Website Designer
Automated Tester
E-learning Developer
Blockchain Engineer
Programmer
Systems Analyst
Systems Engineer
IT Manager
Systems Tester
Computer Technician
Javascript Developer
Analyst Programmer
Java Developer
Digital Business Analyst
Head of Digital Strategy Transformation
Network Architect
Solutions Designer
Functional Analyst
Solutions Analyst
Integration Analyst
Network Specialist
Systems Consultant
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Computer Engineer
Data Architect
Technical Architect
Systems Architect
Business Intelligence Developer
Solutions Consultant
Enterprise Architect
Salesforce Administrator
Cloud Architect
Integration Developer
Mobile Application Developer
Sitecore Developer
Salesforce Developer
Test Engineer
Database Developer
Integration Engineer
Technical Consultant
Solutions Architect
Test Analyst
Technical Business Analyst
Technical Lead
Cybercrime Investigator
Digital Producer
Cloud Support Technician
Digital Project Manager
Data Miner
IT Auditor
E-Commerce Manager
IoT Engineer
Cyber Security Engineer
Data Consultant
ICT Project Manager
Network Technician
Photogrammetrist
Data Analytics Consultant
Applications Engineer
Information Designer
IT Specialist
Meteorologist
ICT Support Engineer
E-Commerce Developer
Information Architect
.NET Developer
Systems Designer
3D Printing Technician
Chief Innovation Officer
Multimedia Artist
Intelligence Officer
ICT40120
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Online
18 months
$5,184
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Automated Tester
Service Desk Analyst
Systems Tester
+ 17 more
Junior Programmer
Junior Web Developer
IT Support Officer
Digital Business Analyst
Solutions Analyst
Solutions Designer
Solutions Consultant
Salesforce Administrator
Integration Developer
Sitecore Developer
Cybercrime Investigator
IT Specialist
Multimedia Artist
.NET Developer
Application Support Analyst
Applications Engineer
IT Auditor
Upskilled
22603VIC
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Online
16 months
$2,495
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Asset College
ICT60220
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus
78 weeks
$8,940
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
IT Risk Manager
IT Project Manager
+ 18 more
IT Business Analyst
Programmer
Data Engineer
Service Desk Analyst
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Administrator
IT Manager
Solutions Consultant
Enterprise Architect
Salesforce Developer
Sitecore Developer
Integration Analyst
Integration Developer
Mobile Application Developer
Network Specialist
Test Engineer
Applications Engineer
Systems Designer
HiTech Institute Australia
ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Online
18 months
$5,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Lumify Learn
ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
Online
18 months
$5,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Lumify Learn
Cyber Security Analytics: Transform
Online
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academy Xi
Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Certified Professional Course
Online
4 months
$5,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Lumify Learn
Certified Cyber Security Professional
Online
6 months
$5,999
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Lumify Learn
CompTIA PenTest+ Certified Professional
Online
3 months
$2,499
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Lumify Learn
22445VIC
Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
10198NAT
Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security
On Campus
6 months
$7,200
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Canberra Institute of Technology
ICT60220
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $24,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 8 more
Bachelor of Information Systems
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,805
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,942
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Key questions
What courses are relevant to working in cyber security?
- Master of Cyber Security
Average duration: 24 months - Bachelor of Cyber Security
Average duration: Three years - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Average duration: 12 months - Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Average duration: 18 months - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Average duration: 12 months - Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cyber Security Awareness)
Average duration: 12 months - Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Certified Professional Course
Average duration: 4 months
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to work in cyber security?
You do not need a bachelor’s degree (or above) to work in cyber security. Having a bachelor’s degree or master’s in a field relevant to cyber security would be very helpful when looking for a job, because of the depth of knowledge you can build while learning over a long course. However, such a degree is not a strict requirement.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
Can doing shorter courses help me get work in cyber security?
Shorter courses in cyber security such as diplomas and certificates can help you get a job in the field. Workers who have completed a cyber security-related short course, and who can also demonstrate practical technology work experience, can be highly competitive in the job market.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
How do you get a job in cyber security?
The most direct way to find work in cyber security is to gain a qualification in cyber security or a related field. Recruiters highly value bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cyber security. Shorter courses in cyber security may help you stand out from the pack as well, particularly when you combine the qualification with experience working in a technology role.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
How do I transition from another career to start working in cyber security?
Short courses, bachelor’s and master’s degrees can help you gain the skills required to find work in cyber security. Gaining practical experience working in a technology role can also help you prepare to transition into working in cyber security. One example of such a role would be working in IT support. If you can gain such a technology role in an organisation that values cyber security, then you can use it to demonstrate your worth to the company. Then once you have established yourself in the organisation you could request to be transferred onto the cyber security team. An example of an entry level cyber security role you could try to move laterally towards is information security analyst.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
What career paths are available in cyber security?
Possible career paths in cyber security include working your way up to being a partner in a consulting firm, advisory work or a corporate executive leadership team role. In a corporate role, you could aim to move into the company’s executive leadership team with roles such as chief information security officer or chief information officer. With regard to advisory work, such roles can go beyond technical support and into bigger picture work. Examples of such work can include helping an organisation craft an overall strategy for cyber security and planning for incident response around cyber breaches so that the company and customers are protected. When aiming to advance your career in cyber security, it is beneficial to work in an organisation that values cyber security, is innovative in the field and has depth in the cyber security team, so there is room for career progression in this area.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
How much does a cyber security professional earn in Australia?
The Australian Government organisation Jobs and Skills Australia reports on the median weekly earnings for cyber security professionals on its website, under the category of database and systems administrators and information and communications technology security specialists. As of September, 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia reports that median earnings for someone working full time in this category is as follows:
- Hourly wage: $59
- Weekly wage: $2,284
- Monthly wage: $9,897
- Annual wage: $118,768
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
What are the advantages of a career in cyber security?
One advantage to working in cyber security is the attractive salary package that workers in the field can command. As of September 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia reports that database and systems administrators and information and communications technology security specialists command a median weekly earnings of $2,284, compared to Australian workers of all occupations, who command median weekly earnings of $1,697. This means that the median weekly earnings of database and systems administrators and information and communications technology security specialists is $587 higher than the weekly median for Australian workers overall. Another advantage of becoming a cyber security professional is the satisfaction that comes with working in a highly valuable field. Cyber security professionals protect the data of companies, employees and customers, which is a vitally important role that can be very rewarding. Another pro to working in cyber security is that it is still an emerging and developing field, with lots of room for growth and further advances.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
How will artificial intelligence affect the future of the cyber security industry?
Cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI) are intrinsically linked due to the large data sets required to work with AI, which need to be kept secure, alongside the technology itself. Therefore as AI continues to grow, then the need for cyber security professionals will continue to grow along with it. AI solutions can help businesses make their systems more secure, but they can also pose security risks. Either way, businesses need skilled cyber security professionals to successfully navigate the benefits and risks of AI, and they are going to continue needing them for a long time to come.
Stephen Charlton
Industry expert
Further reading
Expert Advice: How to get a Job in Cyber Security
25th September 2024)
