Penetration Tester Market Demand in Australia
Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.
Penetration Tester hiring in Australia is strong, driven by APRA's CPS 234 standard and the Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight maturity model pushing banks, telcos, and government agencies to commission regular offensive security testing, with demand concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. CyberCX and Commonwealth Bank are among the more consistent hirers, and the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa route has made it easier for specialist consultancies to bring in OSCP-holders and red-team leads when the small domestic pool of experienced testers cannot keep up with demand.
Share of Australia Penetration Tester roles advertising remote or hybrid working.
Year-on-year salary movement in Australia. Positive movement signals active market competition.
What's driving Penetration Tester demand in Australia
Strongest in: Banking, telco, and government red-team engagements driven by APRA and ASD requirements, led by employers such as CyberCX and Commonwealth Bank
Penetration Tester hiring in Australia is strong, driven by APRA's CPS 234 standard and the Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight maturity model pushing banks, telcos, and government agencies to commission regular offensive security testing, with demand concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. CyberCX and Commonwealth Bank are among the more consistent hirers, and the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa route has made it easier for specialist consultancies to bring in OSCP-holders and red-team leads when the small domestic pool of experienced testers cannot keep up with demand.
Skills commanding the biggest premium right now
Salary premium over the Australia median for Penetration Testers who list these skills.
Top employers hiring in Australia
Companies with consistent or active Penetration Tester hiring in Australia.
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