Security Consultant Market Demand in Australia
Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.
Security Consultant hiring in Australia is growing, driven by APRA's CPS 234 standard and the Privacy Act reform pushing banks, insurers, and government agencies to commission independent security advisory work, with demand concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Deloitte Australia and CyberCX are among the more consistent hirers, and the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa route has made it easier for consultancies to bring in senior compliance and penetration testing specialists as the domestic pipeline of client-facing security advisors stays tight.
Share of Australia Security Consultant roles advertising remote or hybrid working.
Year-on-year salary movement in Australia. Positive movement signals active market competition.
What's driving Security Consultant demand in Australia
Strongest in: Big four consultancies and boutique security advisories serving banking, telco, and government clients, led by employers such as Deloitte Australia and CyberCX
Security Consultant hiring in Australia is growing, driven by APRA's CPS 234 standard and the Privacy Act reform pushing banks, insurers, and government agencies to commission independent security advisory work, with demand concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Deloitte Australia and CyberCX are among the more consistent hirers, and the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa route has made it easier for consultancies to bring in senior compliance and penetration testing specialists as the domestic pipeline of client-facing security advisors stays tight.
Skills commanding the biggest premium right now
Salary premium over the Australia median for Security Consultants who list these skills.
Top employers hiring in Australia
Companies with consistent or active Security Consultant hiring in Australia.
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