Penetration Tester

Q: Who assesses Penetration Tester?

The assessing authority for Penetration Tester is ACS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 261317 (2022). On the CSOL. Assessed by ACS.

Lists

CSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Penetration Tester has ANZSCO code 261317 and is on the CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Penetration Tester is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Penetration Tester is ACS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Penetration Tester (ANZSCO 261317).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/penetration-tester-261317/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Penetration Tester

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months

Penetration Tester questions

Is Penetration Tester on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Penetration Tester (ANZSCO 261317) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Penetration Tester apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Penetration Tester can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 482 (Skills in Demand).

Who assesses Penetration Tester?

The assessing authority for Penetration Tester is ACS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.