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Cyber security specialist

Find out more about working as a cyber security specialist and the possible pathways to job opportunities.

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All computer systems require defence against hacking, cyber attacks and cyber crime. Cyber security specialists deploy these defences. It’s a crucial role and in high demand.

Find out what a cyber security specialist does and the related Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and pathways you can take to secure a job.

What is a cyber security specialist?

Cyber security specialists help secure networks and computer systems.

You may work in:

You may also conduct audits to ensure procedures are being followed.

Find out more about cyber security specialists and these related jobs on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

Explore these related TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course.

Median salary

The median weekly earnings for database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialist in Australia is $2,284.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia(opens in a new window)

Note this salary is current as of January 2025 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.

Job demand in Victoria

Below are the employment projections for database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialist jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Specific data is not available for cyber security specialist.

Region Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Victoria 19,408 1,709 6,011
Melbourne – inner metropolitan 10,554 1,017 3,366
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan 1,444 96 364
Melbourne – southern metropolitan 1,281 92 345
Melbourne – northern metropolitan 1,230 117 454
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan 2,011 124 491
Melbourne – western metropolitan 1,237 137 497
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands) 214 23 74
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe) 313 26 76
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon) 548 46 193
Gippsland 189 19 58
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee) 24 <10 <10
Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee) 44 <10 15
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn) 112 <10 22
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray) 123 <10 29
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast) 86 <10 <10

Source: Victorian Skills Authority Employment Projections Dashboard

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Updated 7 January 2025

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