Project Management & Business Analysis: Australian Technology Recruitment

Australian Technology Recruitment
Market Insights & Salary Guide 2016-2017
Project Management
& Business Analysis
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AUSTRALIAN TECHNOLOGY RECRUITMENT MARKET INSIGHTS & SALARY GUIDE 2016-2017
Contents
Executive Summary 3
Market Report 4
Salary Guide 9
About Greythorn 24
Contact us 24
These survey results are recognised throughout the Australian IT industry as an accurate
representation of the industry and a market leading source of quality insights and opinions.
All survey responses, comments and insights have been consolidated for this Australian
IT Recruitment Market Insights and Salary Guide 2016-2017. This survey was carried out
during June-July 2016 and distributed via an online questionnaire. Greythorn received 2583
responses.
Disclaimer:
The remuneration tables are supplemented with data and market information that Greythorn has access to.
The results are provided as generic market information only. Greythorn does not make any warranties regarding
the use, validity, accuracy or reliability of the results and information obtained. Greythorn will not be liable for any
damages of any kind arising out of or relating to use of this information.
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Market Update
As the digital sector continues to boom projects for In spite of a buoyant market, rates and salaries look set
2016/17 are set to focus heavily on this space. to remain stable for the most part. Those with strong
stakeholder engagement skills and niche digital experience
Companies implementing online payments platforms will start to be able to demand higher rates and salaries as
are driving significant hiring growth as they invest in the year progresses.
development projects to meet industry requirements.
Many private sector organisations are now restructuring Employers are advised to allow time to source the right
and moving to Public Cloud environments, and in doing talent by the time a role is released to the market or
so, undertaking large IT transformation programs that a recruitment partner, the candidate is often needed to
touch all areas of their businesses. While, larger corporate commence yesterday. Allowing a little extra time to source
organisations that have traditionally taken a Waterfall top talent, can save time in the long run. When you do find
approach to delivery are now looking at how to best the right candidate, be prepared to hire quickly, as good,
introduce Scaled Agile to their businesses. Many mobile highly skilled candidates are being snapped up fast.
applications projects are also set to kick off this year.
Job seekers looking to succeed would do well to polish
Across most areas, the contracting market is very buoyant, up on stakeholder engagement skills and skill up in digital
driven by project growth, and it looks likely to be another and Agile, if possible. Job interviews remain a stumbling
busy year for Business Analysts, Project Managers and block for many highly skilled professionals. We recommend
Change professionals. Demand in key sectors such as preparing well for interviews and ensuring you are able to
digital and online payments is turning areas of the market articulate key skills and selling points in a succinct manner.
candidate short, with increased opportunities available for The market remains competitive, so spend time on your CV
business analysts with strong communication skills and and LinkedIn profile to ensure your application stands out,
those with digital and cloud migration experience. As obtain recommendations and endorsements and build your
always, strong stakeholder engagement and excellent network.
communication skills remain in demand. Those with
Agile and Scrum experience will see an abundance of
Lindsey Palmer
opportunities. Were also set to see an increase in roles
Associate Director
available for Change Managers who sit between the
business and IT. Within the finance sector, Transformational
Change is still very much a trend, but organisational change Kate Graham
is increasing in popularity. Principal Consultant
Sourcing good, top quality, reliable talent in these areas

Lisa Pavey
remains a challenge. In such a market, employers cannot
Senior Consultant
rely on active candidate pools via job board applications.
We now see a shift towards focused networking, candidate
pooling, and relationship building to ensure access to Grant Lynn
the best talent in the market, rather than the best talent Consultant
currently available.
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In spite of a buoyant market, rates and salaries look set to remain stable,
with most predicting no changes over the next 12 months.
Over the next 12 months, what do you anticipate will happen with contract
rates within your specific skill set?
30% 66% 4%
Increase Remain the same Decrease
When was your last salary review?
1 2-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 12+ No

month months months months months months Review
5% 11% 9 %
14% 11 14%
%
36%
Has your overall remuneration increased in the last 12 months?
0% 48%
1-3 % 19%
4-5 % 11%
6-10 % 11%
11-15 % 2%
15% + 9%
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Thanks to strong growth in projects, particularly within the contracting

market, job mobility remains high with just a third of respondents not
planning on a job change.
Are you intending to change jobs within the next 12 months?
No Yes
33% 67%
How would you rate your current job security?
5%
8% 57 % 30%
Very Secure Insecure Very

Secure Insecure
How satisfied/engaged are you in your current role?
29% 40% 18% 13 %
Very Fairly Neutral Not very
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In spite of a 26% increase, year on year, in those receiving flexible

working as a benefit it is still the most desired and important benefit for
Project Management and Business Analysis professionals.
Which of the following benefits are included in your current package?
Flexible working
49 %
Salary sacrifice
34%
Anual bonus scheme
30 %
Mobile phone 28%

Over 20 days holiday
22%
Training
22%
Share incentive
option scheme
11%
Insurance (death in service/life insurance)
10%
Additional superannuation
Extended maternity/paternity leave 8%
8%
Paid study leave 8% Gym membership
7 %
6% Health care
Benefits ranked important when considering a new role (top 5)
Flexible
Flexible
working Annual
benefits Training 20+ days
bonus scheme holidays
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Project Managers and Business Analysts continue to see projects fail due
to a range of challenges, however this year the number of respondents
who cited a misalingment between projects and their business objectives
is up a significant 8%.
What are your biggest challenges?
32% 30%
25%
Siloed business areas Changing business Lack of accountability

& processes needs
What do you believe are the biggest causes of project failures?
Poor scoping & planning
78% Misalignment between

projects & business
objectives
74%
No accountability 47 %
Diffused
39% decision making
Resource conflicts
30%
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In spite of training being the third most important benefit to Project

Managers and Business analysts just under a quarter have not recieved
training over 2 years, while a further 20% have never received training!
Is there opportunity for career development in your current role?
38% 41% 21%

Yes No Unsure
When did you last participate in formal training relating to your current role?
0-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 1-2 2-5

months months months months years years Never
6% 8%
10 %
14%
19% 20%
23 %
What technology/skill do you think you will need to learn next? (Top 3)
CLOUD
BIG DATA
DIGITAL MARKETING, TRANSFORMATION & ANALYTICS
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Salary Guide 2016/17

Project Management
& Business Analysis
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PERMANENT $000 per annum (incl. Super)
BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
NEW SOUTH WALES 100 130 150
VICTORIA 100 130 150
QUEENSLAND 100 130 150
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 100 130 150
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 130 150
CHANGE COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 80 110 130
CHANGE MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
DATA ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
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HEAD OF PMO JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PMO ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 90 110 130
PMO COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 70 90 110
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PMO MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PRACTICE LEAD JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROCESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 95 110 120
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PROGRAM MANAGER/PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 90 110 125
PROJECT DIRECTOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROJECT LEADER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
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PROJECT MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROJECT OFFICER/ADMIN JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 80 90 100
PROJECT SCHEDULER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 85 95 105
SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
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TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
TECHNICAL WRITER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 85 95 110
TRAINER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 95 105 110
L+D CONSULTANT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 90 120 150
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BUSINESS CONSULTANT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
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CONTRACT Contract ($ Rate per hour incl. super)
BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 85 100 105
CHANGE COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 45 75 105
QUEENSLAND 55 70 85
CHANGE MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 95 105 150
DATA ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 75 90 95
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HEAD OF PMO JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 90 110 115
PMO ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 55 80 105
PMO COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 65 80 95
QUEENSLAND 60 70 80
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PMO MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PRACTICE LEAD JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROCESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 55 90 110
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PROGRAM MANAGER/PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 45 55 65
QUEENSLAND 40 70 90
PROJECT DIRECTOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
PROJECT LEADER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
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PROJECT MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 90 115 135
PROJECT OFFICER/ADMIN JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 35 50 65
QUEENSLAND 40 60 80
PROJECT SCHEDULER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 45 55 75
SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 65 95 115
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TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
TECHNICAL WRITER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 45 55 75
TRAINER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 55 75 95
L+D CONSULTANT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
VICTORIA 70 90 110
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BUSINESS CONSULTANT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR
NEW SOUTH WALES N/A 110 130
VICTORIA N/A 110 130
QUEENSLAND N/A 110 130
SOUTH AUSTRALIA N/A 110 130
WESTERN AUSTRALIA N/A 110 130
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About Greythorn
Greythorn is a market leading IT and Technology recruitment agency. As true IT specialists our consultants are
subject matter experts in their verticals which is reflected in their industry knowledge and ability to determine
candidate suitability based on their skills and experience in a very short time.
Greythorns Project Management and Business Analysis division is one of our most established teams, with
combined experience in this area of over 30 years. Our consultants have signifcant skills and expertise in
identifying the best candidates with both relevant experience and soft skills required for major technology and
change initiatives. Whether you are looking for a new role or seeking the ideal candidate, why not talk to the roject
Management and Business Analysis experts?
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Australian Technology Recruitment

Market Insights & Salary Guide 2016-2017

Sourcing good, top quality, reliable talent in these areas

Increase Remain the same Decrease

When was your last salary review?

1 2-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 12+ No

Thanks to strong growth in projects, particularly within the contracting

Are you intending to change jobs within the next 12 months?

How would you rate your current job security?

Very Secure Insecure Very

How satisfied/engaged are you in your current role?

29% 40% 18% 13 %

Very Fairly Neutral Not very

In spite of a 26% increase, year on year, in those receiving flexible

Which of the following benefits are included in your current package?

Mobile phone 28%

Benefits ranked important when considering a new role (top 5)

What are your biggest challenges?

Siloed business areas Changing business Lack of accountability

What do you believe are the biggest causes of project failures?

Poor scoping & planning

78% Misalignment between

In spite of training being the third most important benefit to Project

Is there opportunity for career development in your current role?

38% 41% 21%

0-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 1-2 2-5

Salary Guide 2016/17

PERMANENT $000 per annum (incl. Super)

BUSINESS ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

NEW SOUTH WALES 100 130 150

VICTORIA 100 130 150

QUEENSLAND 100 130 150

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 100 130 150

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 130 150

CHANGE COORDINATOR JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

NEW SOUTH WALES 80 110 130

VICTORIA 80 110 130

QUEENSLAND 80 110 130

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 80 110 130

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 80 110 130

CHANGE MANAGER JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

NEW SOUTH WALES 120 150 180

VICTORIA 120 150 180

QUEENSLAND 120 160 180

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 120 160 180

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 120 160 180

DATA ANALYST JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

NEW SOUTH WALES 100 110 120

VICTORIA 100 110 120

QUEENSLAND 80 100 130

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 80 100 130

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 80 100 130

PERMANENT $000 per annum (incl. Super)

HEAD OF PMO JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

NEW SOUTH WALES 160 180 220

VICTORIA 160 180 220

QUEENSLAND 160 180 220

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 160 180 220