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.
ANZSCO 261317
Penetration Tester
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261317ANZSCO 261314 · in part
Software Tester
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261314
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
Unit group 2711
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Questions
OSCA 271137: common questions
What is the OSCA code for penetration tester?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 271137?
Is Penetration Tester on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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