Chief Information Officer
A Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides executive-level leadership over an organisation's information technology strategy, systems, and digital transformation. In Australia, CIOs operate across banking, government, healthcare, and major corporations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Strong demand; digital transformation across all sectors has elevated the CIO role to a board-level priority.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- ACSAustralian Computer SocietyVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Develop and execute the organisation's IT strategy and roadmap
- Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems
- Lead digital transformation and technology investment decisions
- Report to the CEO and board on technology risk and opportunity
Skills required
- IT strategic planning and enterprise architecture
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Digital transformation and innovation leadership
- Budget management and technology investment analysis
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science is typical, often with an MBA or postgraduate management qualification. ACS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494. Employer sponsorship via subclass 482 (Specialist Skills stream if above SSIT) is the primary pathway For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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