The Cyber Academy is an exciting, inclusive, one-of-a-kind program co-designed by industry, education, and government to fast-track students into a career in the cyber industry and boost Australia’s sovereign cyber capabilities.
We’ve partnered with exceptional education providers to deliver a personalised, fully immersive, and supportive educational experience with University of Wollongong, and TAFE NSW in NSW and Swinburne University of Technology in Victoria.
In NSW students will co-enrol in the TAFE NSW ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) and University of Wollongong Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security).
In VIC, students will receive a packaged offer of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Advanced Networking and Cyber Security specialisation, with a guaranteed place in year two and year three of BA-CYB Bachelor of Cyber Security upon completion of their Diploma.
The Cyber Academy offers eligible candidates three years’ paid work within the cyber industry and extensive cyber security education and training. Students will receive coaching, mentoring, soft skills, ethics, and leadership training, providing critical skills and experience for a rewarding career in the cyber security sector.
We want you to be your best you, so we’ll tailor the experience to your unique needs and strengths. We do this in a safe, supportive, fun environment, and you’ll graduate with a bag full of tech, life, cognitive, social and emotional skills, so you’re ready to take on work and the world in your own uniquely awesome way. We’ll teach you all the technology skills (scripting, coding, cryptography, cloud, programming, security architecture) and life skills (communication, teamwork, integrity, problem-solving, planning and organisation, presenting, and networking).
We know balancing work and study is challenging. It might take time to adjust, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back, and we’ll make sure you have the right support and mentorship to manage your time and workload.
In NSW, the Cyber Academy is proudly funded by the NSW Department of Education’s Collaboration and Innovation fund, and the TAFE NSW ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is subsidised by the NSW Government*
*eligibility criteria apply
In VIC, for the first year of the Degree, which is the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking, Cyber Security), the Skills First Program is a Victorian State Government scheme that provides access to government subsidies training to eligible individuals for specific courses. If an individual is eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of the training.
The cyber security sector in Australia is an exciting and expanding part of national public and private life. However, due to the rapid rise in cyber threats, there is a shortage of skilled people to protect Australia against cybercriminals.
The good news is that the industry, and our academy, need all sorts of people and skills, so everyone has the potential to build a career and be a future cyber leader.
The cyber industry is about helping people, communities, and society stay safe and secure. To be successful, the industry must reflect the society we live in. We’re looking for diverse people from all backgrounds, abilities, and walks of life! The most important thing is an interest in a cyber career and a willingness to learn.
A cyber career could be in emerging technology, digital forensics (supporting cybercrime investigations), threat intelligence, incident response, or you might prefer a more non-technical role working with organisations to build cyber resilience.
Whatever your skills, interests and abilities, together, we’ll help by recommending industry employment that is suited to you.
