Australian Technology Recruitment Market Insights & Salary Guide 2016-2017 Architecture 1
Contents Executive Summary 3 Market Report 4 Salary Guide 7 About Greythorn 12 Contact us 12 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. 2
Market Update Cloud is the buzzword in this sector, with Azure and AWS dominating the conversation. The architecture market has shifted in the past year to be almost fully dominated by cloud based projects. A key concern for businesses undertaking these projects is ensuring stakeholders and the business at large understand what exactly cloud means. As such, those with experience in these technologies and strong stakeholder and communication skills are highly sought after. With many organisations undertaking cloud migrations and focusing on transformation traditional infrastructure architecture roles are decreasing in demand. Professionals in demand include those with experience in cloud services, service models, Salesforce, architecture and design. In line with these trends most candidates surveyed by Greythorn (47%) say they are looking to increase their skills in cloud. There is significantly less mobility in the architecture space this year with only 54% of those surveyed intending to change jobs compared to 66% last year. Architects are also more satisfied in their roles than in 2015, with an increase 18% among those who feel very satisfied in their roles. In spite of growing demand rates and salaries appear to plateaued and most job seekers (61%) predict no rate change in the next 12 months. The recent spate of cloud projects combined with this being a relatively new skill set in Australia has led to significant skills shortages. Those with experience working in Azure are hard to find and often, already well employed. We advise employers seeking these people to be flexible and open to overseas talent. This candidate driven market also means employers need to act fast on good candidates and offer the most compelling opportunity possible. Most candidates are seeking flexible work options, over 20 days holiday and an annual bonus scheme. If you do not already offer these options we recommend considering implementing them. Job seekers are advised to ensure skills and certifications are up to date. While certifications are not always essential they are important and those who do not hold them may find themselves overlooked or needing to work harder to sell their experience. Rachel Van Zyl Senior Consultant Jack George Consultant Allison Chatterley Consultant 3
In spite of increased demand rates are set to stagnate, with most respondents already having had a pay review within the past year. Over the next 12 months, what do you anticipate will happen with contract rates within your specific skill set? 8 % Decrease 31 % 61 % Increase Remain the same When was your last salary review? 1 month 2-3 months 4-6 months 7-9 months 10-12 months 12+ months No Review 8 % % % % 13 11 % 13 14 20 % 21 % 4
Employers looking to attract these in-demand professionals need to evaluate gaps in their current staff benefits and what job seekers value when considering a new role. Which of the following benefits are included in your current package? 59 % Flexible working (homeworking/flexitime) Annual bonus scheme 50 % 44 % Training Mobile phone 42 % 37 % Salary sacrifice Over 20 days holiday 32 % 24 % Health care Insurance (death in service/life insurance) Gym membership 19 % 19 % Share incentive option scheme Extended maternity/paternity leave N/A, I don t receive benefits 12 % 14 % 13 % 18 % Additional (ie over 9.5%) superannuation Paid study leave 10 % 1 % Other Benefits ranked important when considering a new role? (top 5) Flexible working 20+ days holidays Annual bonus scheme Flexible benefits Training 5
Job mobility is down, with just over half of Architecture professionals planning on a job change, compared to 66% last year. In line with this, job satisfaction is up 16% year on year. How satisfied/engaged are you in your current role? Very 26 % Fairly 46 % Neutral Not very 9 % 19% Are you intending to change jobs within the next 12 months? Yes No 54 % 46 % 6
Salary Guide 2016/17 Architecture 7
PERMANENT $000 per annum (incl. Super) DATA ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 110 130 150 VICTORIA 110 130 150 QUEENSLAND 110 130 150 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 99 117 135 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 110 130 150 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 140 175 200 VICTORIA 180 200 250 QUEENSLAND 180 200 250 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 162 180 135 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 180 200 250 NETWORK ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 120 140 160 VICTORIA 120 140 160 QUEENSLAND 120 140 160 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 108 126 144 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 120 140 160 SECURITY ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 110 130 160 VICTORIA 150 200 250 QUEENSLAND 150 200 250 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 135 180 225 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 150 200 250 8
PERMANENT $000 per annum (incl. Super) SOFTWARE ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 100 120 150 VICTORIA 130 150 160 QUEENSLAND 130 150 160 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 117 135 144 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 130 150 160 SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 130 150 170 VICTORIA 120 140 160 QUEENSLAND 120 140 160 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 108 126 144 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 120 140 160 TECHNICAL ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 120 140 160 VICTORIA 120 140 160 QUEENSLAND 120 140 160 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 108 126 144 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 120 140 160 SECURITY ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 110 130 160 VICTORIA 150 200 250 QUEENSLAND 150 200 250 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 135 180 225 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 150 200 250 9
CONTRACT Contract ($ Rate per hour incl. super) DATA ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 80 100 125 VICTORIA 80 100 120 QUEENSLAND 80 100 120 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 72 90 108 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 80 100 120 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES N/A 130 150 VICTORIA 130 160 200 QUEENSLAND 130 160 200 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 117 144 180 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 130 160 200 NETWORK ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 75 100 140 VICTORIA 100 150 185 QUEENSLAND 100 150 185 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 135 167 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 150 185 SECURITY ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 95 120 160 VICTORIA 100 150 185 QUEENSLAND 100 150 185 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 135 167 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 150 185 10
CONTRACT Contract ($ Rate per hour incl. super) SOFTWARE ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 80 95 110 VICTORIA 100 130 150 QUEENSLAND 100 130 150 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 117 135 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 130 150 SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 100 120 130 VICTORIA 100 120 140 QUEENSLAND 100 120 140 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 108 126 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 120 140 TECHNICAL ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 110 145 180 VICTORIA 100 130 140 QUEENSLAND 100 130 140 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 117 126 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 130 140 SECURITY ARCHITECT JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES 95 120 160 VICTORIA 100 150 185 QUEENSLAND 100 150 185 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 90 135 167 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 100 150 185 11
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