OSCA 452237

Security Consultant

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,700

  • Employment status

    76.9% Full time

    23.1% Part time

  • Median age

    41 years

  • Employment by sex

    36.0% Female

    64.3% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Security Consultant Total employment
Employed persons 2,700 12,049,400
Median age 41 years 40 years
Full-time share 76.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 23.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 36.0% 48.5%
Male employment share 64.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Security Consultants advise clients on security requirements, and recommend and design security specifications.

What the occupation involves

  • Conducts security assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities
  • Develops security strategies and plans based on client needs and requirements
  • Recommends and designs security systems, including access control, surveillance and alarm systems
  • Provides advice and guidance to clients on security best practices
  • Assists in the implementation and testing of security measures
  • Conducts security audits and reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
  • Provides training and education to clients on security awareness and procedures

Common occupation titles

  • Security Adviser

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Security Consultant Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Public Administration and Safety 46.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 8.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8% Construction 8.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 7.0% Education and Training 8.8%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 6.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Financial and Insurance Services 3.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 3.5% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Education and Training 3.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Construction 3.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Manufacturing 1.6% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      24.1%

    • Victoria

      43.4%

    • Queensland

      10.6%

    • South Australia

      5.6%

    • Tasmania

      0.5%

    • Northern Territory

      1.5%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      8.2%

    Security Consultant Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 640 24.1% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,200 43.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 280 10.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 150 5.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 180 6.7% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 10 0.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 40 1.5% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 220 8.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Security Consultant

    Total employment

    Age group Security Consultant Total employment
    15–24 years 11.6% 14.3%
    25–34 years 21.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 23.1% 22.3%
    45–54 years 24.1% 20.4%
    55–64 years 16.0% 15.3%
    65–74 years 3.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Security Consultant Total employment
    Female 36.0% 48.5%
    Male 64.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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