TECHNOLOGY

Salary & employment forecast

Market Overview
Employment Conditions Salary Expectations
Business conditions have shown steady Many salary reviews for technology advice for employers
improvement throughout 2010, with an overall professionals occurred in early 2010 when
increase in technology positions coming business confidence was in the early To attract and retain top performers,
back into the market. This is reflected in stages of returning to the market. However, employers should:
this year’s employment survey statistics, further salary reviews are a possibility as
which show that 44% of companies have business conditions continue to improve and • Have in place an efficient
increased their employee numbers over companies acknowledge the importance of interview process
the last six months. Both permanent and retaining top performers. Of the companies
contracting opportunities have increased, surveyed, 42% intend to increase employee • Offer fresh challenges with leading
with a particularly significant rise in fixed-term salaries in the next six months, with the edge technologies and provide career
contracts to support business growth. majority nominating a rise of 3-4%. progression opportunities with medium
and long-term career mapping
Many multi-million dollar technology projects Employment Outlook
such as infrastructure upgrades, CRM Measured improvement in hiring activity • Offer a competitive salary in-line
(Customer Relationship Management), is expected for the remainder of 2010 as with market rates
CM S (Content Management System) the effects of the economic downturn
and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) continue to recede. The overall volume • Support an appropriate employee
implementations were put on hold during of hiring activity is positive, with further work/life balance
the economic downturn. However, approval sustained business growth required
for these developments is now being before recruitment activity returns to
granted due to rising business confidence. pre-global economic downturn levels. advice for job seekers
We have seen a sharp rise in demand for
specialist skills in CRM , SAP (Systems, Job seekers planning to change roles
Applications and Products) and DW/BI (Data in the next six months should:
Warehousing and Business Intelligence)
to support these areas of growth. • Be aware of the current skills in
demand and salary levels on offer
Industries such as financial services, utilities,
resources and telecommunications are all • Prepare in-depth for any interview
hiring more actively. In other markets, some opportunities, focusing particularly
hiring decisions continue to be on hold until on technical skills and cultural fit
companies witness more sustained business
growth, particularly within infrastructure roles • Avoid registering with multiple
at all levels from helpdesk to management. agencies and instead foster a
strong relationship with one
Skills In Demand recruitment organisation that can
During the economic downturn, many offer the most targeted and relevant
companies regarded upgrading technology opportunities and support
as an unaffordable cost. This sentiment is
changing as economic conditions improve, • Have an up to date resume that
with companies focusing on upgrading highlights key skills and achievements
technological capability to improve business
performance. This is driving demand for
DW/BI, SAP , ERP and business analysis
(technical and process improvement)
skills. The most sought after professionals
are those who combine technical
proficiency with the ability to communicate
effectively in business-facing roles.

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Salary Tables
IT&T
State NSW NSW VIC VIC
Experience 1–2 years 3+ years 1–2 years 3+ years
Salary $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Analyst Programmer – Mainframe 63–79 79–100 63–84 84–95
Analyst Programmer – Client Server Technologies 68–95 95–121 74–84 74–95
Analyst Programmer – Web Technologies 63–89 89–121 63–74 74–95
Lead Analyst Programmer 84–105 105–131 84–95 95–116
Systems Analyst 79–95 89–116 74–95 95–116
Technical Writer 68–79 79–95 68–79 74–95
Enterprise Architect 126–147 147–210 126–147 147–168
Architect – Applications, Solutions, Systems, Data 126–147 147–189 116–126 126–147
Application Development Manager 116–137 137–189 116–137 137–168
TESTING
Test Analyst 63–84 84–100 53–79 74–95
Test Team Leader 79–100 100–121 84–100 89–105
Test Manager 116–131 131–147 105–126 126–158
QA Manager 116–137 137–158 105–126 126–158
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Database Administrator 74–95 95–121 63–84 84–116
Data Analyst 79–95 95–116 68–84 79–95
Database Designer 84–105 105–137 84–105 105–126
Data Warehousing/Modelling Specialist 100–121 121–147 95–116 126–147
Data Architect 116–137 137–168 95–116 116–158
INFRASTRUCTURE/NETWORK
Network Support – 1st/2nd Level 58–68 68–84 58–68 63–79
Network Engineer 74–95 95–116 74–95 95–116
Network Architect 116–137 137–168 95–126 105–137
Communications Engineer – Voice & Data 79–116 116–147 68–89 95–126
Security Analyst/Consultant 84–116 116–158 74–95 95–126
Network Team Leader 89–110 110–131 95–105 105–126
Network/Infrastructure Manager 116–137 137–168 105–137 137–158
Pre-Sales/Post-Sales 105–137 137–189 95–126 126–168
PROJECT & GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Project Coordinator 74–89 89–110 63–84 74–95
Project Manager 95–131 131–158 105–126 126–137
Programme Manager 131–158 158–210 126–147 137–168
Business Analyst 79–95 95–116 63–84 84–105
Senior Business Analyst 95–116 116–137 74–95 95–116
Release/Process Consultant 79–105 105–126 74–95 95–116
Change Manager 100–121 121–147 95–116 105–126
Client Relationship Manager 126–158 158–210 126–147 147–168
IT Manager 126–147 147–210 126–158 158–189
IT Director/CIO† 158–210 210–420 158–189 179–294
SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION
1st Level Helpdesk Analyst 47–63 63–74 42–53 47–58
2nd Level Desktop Support Analyst 53–68 63–84 47–58 53–68
3rd Level Support Analyst 79–100 95–116 58–74 68–84
Systems Administrator 68–95 95–116 68–84 84–105
Network Administrator 68–95 95–121 68–84 84–105
Unix Administrator 79–100 100–126 68–89 89–105
Helpdesk Team Leader 74–89 89–110 74–84 79–105
Helpdesk Manager 105–126 105–126 84–105 95–116
Please note:
These figures represent total remuneration (ie cash, statutory superannuation component and benefits), excluding bonus/
incentive schemes.
† Salaries
at this level can vary widely depending on the individual’s background, experience and the scope of the role. Please
contact our Executive Search team for specific advice regarding salaries at the executive level.

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Commerce & Industry

State NSW NSW VIC VIC
Experience 1–2 years 3+ years 1–2 years 3+ years
Salary $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Analyst Programmer – Mainframe 63–89 84–116 63–79 79–105
Analyst Programmer – Client Server Technologies 58–79 74–105 63–79 79–116
Analyst Programmer – Web Technologies 58–68 68–95 63–79 79–105
Lead Analyst Programmer 84–105 100–126 84–95 95–126
Systems Programmer 74–89 95–116 63–79 79–116
Systems Analyst 74–95 89–116 68–84 84–105
Technical Writer 63–79 74–95 68–79 79–95
Enterprise Architect 121–147 137–200 126–147 147–189
Architect – Applications, Solutions, Systems, Data 121–147 137–179 116–137 126–158
Application Development Manager 116–137 126–179 116–137 137–179
TESTING
Test Analyst 63–84 84–100 58–74 74–89
Test Team Leader 79–95 95–116 84–95 89–105
Test Manager 105–126 126–142 105–126 126–158
QA Manager 116–137 126–158 105–116 116–147
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Data Analyst 63–89 79–95 58–74 74–95
Database Administrator 74–100 100–131 68–84 84–116
Business Intelligence Specialist 74–105 105–137 74–95 95–126
Database Designer 89–100 100–137 84–105 105–126
Data Warehousing/Modelling Specialist 95–121 121–158 95–116 116–137
Data Architect 116–137 137–173 105–126 126–158
INFRASTRUCTURE/NETWORK
Network Support – 1st/2nd Level 68–79 79–100 50–65 65–75
Network Engineer 79–95 95–116 74–89 89–116
Network Architect 110–131 126–158 95–116 116–137
Communications Engineer – Voice & Data 79–116 116–147 74–89 89–126
Security Consultant 95–116 116–168 84–100 100–137
Storage Consultant 84–116 116–168 74–95 95–126
Network Team Leader 89–105 105–131 95–105 105–126
Infrastructure/Operations Manager 110–137 137–158 105–126 126–158
Pre-Sales/Post-Sales 95–126 126–189 95–126 126–168
PROJECT & GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Project Coordinator 74–89 89–110 63–79 74–95
Project Manager 95–131 131–158 95–116 120–150
Programme Manager 126–147 147–210 131–147 130–170
Business Analyst 74–95 95–116 68–89 89–105
Senior Business Analyst 95–116 116–137 84–105 105–121
Release/Process Consultant 79–105 105–126 74–95 95–116
Change Manager 100–126 126–147 95–116 120–150
Client Relationship Manager 126–158 158–189 116–137 137–158
eBusiness Manager 95–116 126–147 89–105 105–137
IT Manager 116–142 142–173 110–131 131–175
IT Director/CIO† 147–194 194–368 158–189 179–294
OPERATIONS
Operator 47–58 58–68 47–58 58–68
Operations Team Leader 74–89 89–100 74–95 95–116
Operations Manager 89–105 105–137 116–126 126–147
SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION
1st Level Helpdesk Analyst 42–63 63–74 40–50 50–55
2nd Level Desktop Support Analyst 53–68 68–84 50–60 55–65
3rd Level Support Analyst 79–100 95–116 68–79 79–84
Systems Administrator 68–89 89–116 68–84 84–105
Please note:
Network Administrator 68–89 89–116 68–84 84–105 These figures represent total remuneration (ie cash, statutory
ERP Support Analyst 63–74 74–100 63–74 74–95 superannuation component and benefits), excluding bonus/
incentive schemes.
Unix Administrator 79–100 95–116 74–89 89–116 † Salaries
at this level can vary widely depending on the individual’s
Helpdesk Team Leader 74–89 89–105 74–84 84–100 background, experience and the scope of the role. Please
contact our Executive Search team for specific advice regarding
Helpdesk Manager 84–105 95–110 84–105 95–126
salaries at the executive level.

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Banking & Finance

State NSW NSW VIC VIC
Experience 1–2 years 3+ years 1–2 years 3+ years
Salary $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Analyst Programmer – Mainframe 68–79 79–105 68–79 79–95
Analyst Programmer – Client Server Technologies 74–100 95–116 68–89 89–105
Analyst Programmer – Web Technologies 68–95 89–126 74–84 84–105
Lead Analyst Programmer 84–116 116–142 95–105 105–126
Systems Analyst 68–89 84–121 68–84 84–116
Technical Writer 63–84 84–100 63–79 79–95
Enterprise Architect 137–179 168–210 137–168 168–189
Architect – Applications, Solutions, Systems, Data 131–152 152–194 126–147 147–179
Application Development Manager 116–142 147–189 116–147 147–189
TESTING
Test Analyst 68–84 79–105 63–79 79–100
Test Team Leader 84–100 95–126 95–105 105–126
Test Manager 116–131 126–152 116–137 137–168
QA Manager 121–142 137–173 105–126 126–147
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Database Administrator 68–89 95–142 74–95 95–121
Data Analyst 68–89 74–100 68–84 84–95
Database Designer 95–105 105–137 89–100 100–131
Data Warehousing/Modelling Specialist 105–126 121–152 89–105 105–126
Data Architect 121–142 137–179 105–126 126–158
INFRASTRUCTURE/NETWORK
Network Support – 1st/2nd Level 63–79 74–95 63–74 74–89
Network Engineer 74–89 84–110 68–84 84–116
Network Architect 121–137 137–168 105–126 126–147
Communications Engineer – Voice & Data 84–110 110–152 84–105 105–137
Security Analyst/Consultant 84–110 110–152 84–105 105–137
Network Team Leader 89–110 110–131 95–105 105–126
Network/Infrastructure Manager 110–137 137–173 116–137 137–158
PROJECT & GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Project Coordinator 74–89 89–110 74–84 84–95
Project Manager 116–147 142–168 105–126 126–147
Programme Manager 131–152 158–200 137–147 150–180
Business Analyst 68–95 95–121 68–89 90–110
Senior Business Analyst 95–121 116–142 95–105 105–126
IT Manager 116–168 158–210 126–175 175–210
IT Director/CIO† 210–252 252–378 168–189 189–315
SUPPORT/ADMINISTRATION
1st Level Helpdesk Analyst 47–63 63–74 47–58 58–68
2nd Level Desktop Support Analyst 63–74 74–89 53–63 63–74
3rd Level Support Analyst 79–95 95–116 74–84 84–95
Unix Administrator 74–89 89–131 68–89 89–126
Network Administrator 68–84 84–100 63–79 79–95
Helpdesk Team Leader 74–95 95–121 68–89 89–105
Helpdesk Manager 84–100 100–126 79–95 95–126
Dealing Room Support 74–95 95–131 68–89 89–105

Please note:
These figures represent total remuneration (ie cash, statutory superannuation component and benefits), excluding bonus/
incentive schemes.
† Salaries
at this level can vary widely depending on the individual’s background, experience and the scope of the role. Please
contact our Executive Search team for specific advice regarding salaries at the executive level.

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