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OSCA 2024 · 271137 · Skill level 1

Penetration Tester: OSCA 271137

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Penetration Tester is OSCA 2024 code 271137. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (261317 and 261314). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 271137

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a penetration tester does

Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities, and produces test scripts, materials and packs to test new and existing software or services. Plans, coordinates and conducts cyber threat emulation activities in support of certification, accreditation and operational priorities to verify deficiencies in technical security controls.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Ethical Hacker

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Develops and executes penetration testing methodologies and strategies to identify weaknesses in security controls
  • Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities
  • Produces test scripts, materials and packs to test new and existing software or services for vulnerabilities
  • Plans, coordinates and conducts cyber threat emulation activities to verify deficiencies in technical security controls, and provides recommendations for remediation
  • Identifies vulnerability exploitations and potential attack vectors into a system, and analyses vulnerability scan results to assess security loopholes and threats
  • May conduct phishing attacks or other tests to evaluate the effectiveness of security awareness training

Questions

OSCA 271137: common questions

What is the OSCA code for penetration tester?
The OSCA 2024 code is 271137 (Penetration Tester), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 271137?
ANZSCO 261317 Penetration Tester and ANZSCO 261314 Software Tester (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Penetration Tester on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 261317 Penetration Tester is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 261314 Software Tester is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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