Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
A Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist manages an organisation's cyber risk framework, security policies, and compliance obligations in Australian regulated industries.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand; regulatory compliance requirements in banking, insurance, and government drive this specialist role.
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 maintain cyber risk registers and governance frameworks
- Manage compliance with APRA CPS 234, ASD Essential Eight, and ISO 27001
- Conduct third-party supplier security risk assessments
- Report on cyber risk posture to senior management and boards
Skills required
- Cyber governance frameworks (NIST, ASD Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234)
- Risk management and control assessment
- Compliance management and audit liaison
- Technical security policy writing
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in IT or business; CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification valued. ACS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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