OSCA occupation

OSCA 113132: Chief Information Security Officer

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the cyber security strategies, plans and operations in an organisation to ensure compliance with cyber security policy, standards, regulations and legislation. This record sits in Chief Information and Chief Information Security Officers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the cyber security strategies, plans and operations in an organisation to ensure compliance with cyber security policy, standards, regulations and legislation.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
1
Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
11 Business Administration and Promotion, and ICT Managers
Minor group
113 Chief Information Officers and ICT Managers
Unit group
1131 Chief Information and Chief Information Security Officers

Tasks

  • Formulates cyber security frameworks to secure an organisation's data and technology systems from threats
  • Aligns cyber security initiatives with business objectives
  • Reports on the cyber security risk profile, status of systems, security risks and security incidents
  • Translates information security risks into operational risks
  • Oversees an organisation's response to cyber security incidents, including crisis management
  • Contributes to business continuity and disaster recovery plans related to cyber security

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

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Compare OSCA 113132 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code113132 Chief Information Security Officer113131 Chief Information Officer
Official role definitionPlans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the cyber security strategies, plans and operations in an organisation to ensure compliance with cyber security policy, standards, regulations and legislation.Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • Formulates cyber security frameworks to secure an organisation's data and technology systems from threats
  • Aligns cyber security initiatives with business objectives
  • Reports on the cyber security risk profile, status of systems, security risks and security incidents
  • Translates information security risks into operational risks
  • Analyses information needs and specifies technology to meet those needs
  • Formulates and directs ICT strategies, and aligns ICT strategies with business objectives
  • Oversees ICT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security
  • Assesses suitability of current ICT and data systems and processes, and oversees upgrades and maintenance
Alternative titlesNot stated
  • Chief Technology Officer

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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113131 Chief Information Officer113132 Chief Information Security Officer

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 113132 do?

Chief Information Security Officer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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