ISC2 trainings are now a part of the Australian Public Service (APS) Career Pathfinder Tool. The APS Career Pathfinder Tool is an innovative resource designed to help individuals navigate career opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).

The APS Career Pathfinder Tool is an interactive platform – powered primarily by the SFIA framework – that allows users to see how well different APS roles match their existing skill set, as well as to explore different APS roles based on their skills and career aspirations. By inputting your current capabilities or desired job title, the tool generates potential career paths, highlights required skills and suggests development opportunities. The tool empowers users to make informed decisions about their professional growth by providing clear, actionable insights. You can set up a profile and create a career plan and learning plan that will help prepare you for that future role.

Using the Tool for a Malware Analyst Role

Let’s walk through an example of how the tool works for someone interested in stepping into the role of a Malware Analyst within the APS.

Let’s assume you are a Developer. You would use 'Tell us about you’ to create your skills profile. Then in the ‘Explore roles’ section, you would see that for the Malware Analyst role you have some of the skills required, but also several skills you are missing.

The ‘How do I upskill’ button will provide learning recommendations, which may include ISC2 trainings as well as others. You can export the list of skills needed for this role, or search APS jobs for currently advertised jobs like this role.

This APS tool allows you to build a plan of development as you explore career options, and you don’t need to be in the APS to use it. With this information, you can create a career plan that includes short-term goals (e.g., completing a certain training course) and long-term aspirations (e.g., several roles forming a career pathway).

This example demonstrates how the APS Career Pathfinder Tool transforms career planning into a structured, informed process. It’s not just about finding a job—it’s about building a career with purpose.

Recognition of ISC2 Trainings

By integrating ISC2 courses into the pathfinder tool, the APS acknowledges the critical role of cybersecurity expertise in modern public service and aligns its career development framework with globally recognized best practices. This inclusion not only validates the quality and standard of the quality and standard of the ISC2 portfolio, but also signals to employees and job seekers that the APS values continuous learning and adherence to industry-leading standards for securing government systems and data.