How much are you worth? Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide

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1 How much are you worth? Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide

2 It is predicted that over 9,000 new ICT jobs will be created in Australia over the next three years, 1 with growth expected to be fuelled by new technological developments. With such a dynamic market in play, it is important to know what new skill sets are on the horizon, and how much you should be getting paid now. To help you identify where you currently sit in the market, if it s time to move roles or ask for a pay rise, we have developed our 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide. We have pulled together salary data from thousands of respondents (collected through our community based salary portal - itsalary.com. au) and summarised key industry trends so you can see how your salary stacks up, what skills are in demand, and what areas are set for growth. 1 joboutlook.gov.au Jobs in demand Since March, we have seen a spike in the demand for network engineering jobs, which have increased by 22%. Architecture requirements also grew by 15%, as did telecommunication jobs by 12%, and product management and development roles by 5%. 2 Recruiters across the industry have also reported increased demand for cyber security, customer experience, responsive web development, digital strategy, cloud, big data, and data analytics positions. 3 There are some synergies between the top three jobs viewed by candidates 4 and the top three jobs advertised 5 (Chart 1.1), however the increased demand for network roles, particularly in the cyber security and cloud space may begin to skew equilibrium. 2 SEEK Job Ad Index: September ITCRA Professional Staffing Trends Review Top 3 jobs SEEK Job viewed Ad Index: September Top jobs 5 ITCRA ICT Staffing Trends Q3 (July September) 2016 by candidates Developer / Programmer advertised Java Software Developer Help Desk and IT support Business / Systems Analyst Solutions Architect Front End Developer Chart 1.1 Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Paxus Salary 2016 Guide Salary Guide 1

3 ES FE VI C P R0 SSIO R NAL SE Salary Guide Analyst / Programmer $84,000 Help Desk / Support $58,500 Architect $135,000 Security Administration $80,000 Art Director $101,000 Cyber Security $125,000+ BI Network Administration $70,500 Business Analyst $90,000+ Network Engineer $78,000 Customer Experience Designer $108,000 Presales $117,000 CRM Principal Cloud Consultant $180,000 Data Scientist $108,000+ Producer $85,000+ DBA / Database Developer $100,000 Project Management $120,000 Developer $81,250 Sales Exec / Account Manager DevOps Consultant SAP Specialist $130,000+ Digital Content Editor $64,000 Senior Designer $120,000 Digital Strategist $128,000 Senior Producer $96,000 ERP / Supply Chain $107,500 System Administrator $75,250 Hardware Engineer $50,500 Systems Analyst $81,000 Head of Customer Experience $237,000 Systems Integration $98,000 Head of Development $190,000 Technical Writer / Documenter $105,000+ Head of Digital $200,000+ Testing and QA $80,250+ Head of Digital Channels $250,000 Trainer $84,750 Head of ecommerce $133,000 UI Developer Head of Omnichannel $177,500 UX Developer Source: itsalary.com.au and Paxus market knowledge Salaries based on national average Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide 2

4 Job locations Although the number of ICT jobs in South Australia grew by 8% in Q3, approximately 60% of ICT positions are still located in Sydney and Melbourne (Chart 1.2). 6 6 ITCRA ICT Staffing Trends Q3 (July September) 2016 Sydney and Melbourne Other states Permanent vs contractor roles filled Q According to ITCRA, 90.4% of ICT roles placed in Q3 were contract roles, and a mere 9.6% of roles placed were permanent 7 (Chart 1.3). This is mainly due to the increase in demand for project based professionals. We may however see a shift in numbers over 2017, as permanent digital roles become more prevalent in the market. Chart SEEK Job Ad Index: September % roles placed Q Chart 1.3 Permanent roles Contract roles Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide 3

5 Skills in demand There is an increasing demand for ICT workers with more general skills such as relationship management, customer service, strategic planning and contract negotiation, reflecting the increased integration of ICT with core business functions. 8 The importance of demonstrating both technical and business skills when interviewing for a role is of increasing importance, with a recent study showing 63% of hiring managers had more difficulty finding candidates with business skills compared to technical skills. 9 8 Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) s most in-demand skills, shortlist 21st October 2016 Areas of growth ICT management, operations, technical and professional workers are set for the strongest job growth over the next few years, 10 with the largest number of new jobs expected to be in telecommunications services. The rise of new disruptive technologies and the uncertain economic climate however, may see a shift in skill demand. Existing technologies will see increased use across a number of sectors, while key emerging technologies (Chart 1.4) are set to create a new wave of skill demand Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) 11 Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) Artificial intelligence Connected home 3D printing Cryptocurrencies Mobile payments Wearables Genomics Internet of things Robotics Drones Electric and connected cars Oculus rift Chart 1.4 Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide 4

6 Women in tech Gender diversity continues to be a challenge in the ICT industry. Across Australia, only 28% of ICT jobs are held by women - this is slightly higher than the rest of the globe, where women account for less than 25% of ICT workers. 12 The lack of women in the ICT industry poses both social and economic issues, with one study reporting that global costs due to lack of diversity may be in the tens of billions of dollars. 13 Industry associations such as Females in Information Technology and Telecommunications (FITT) have helped advocate gender diversity in the industry, however the percentage of women in IT roles is not expected to grow in the near future. 12 Technology, Media and Telecommunications 2016 (De loitte 2016) 13 Technology, Media and Telecommunications 2016 (De loitte 2016) How we can help If you are looking for a new technical challenge, or wanting to expand your career, Paxus can connect you with some of the best digital and technology jobs in Australia. As Australia s leading provider of technology and digital talent, we place over 5,000 technology, digital, and SAP professionals in rewarding roles annually. If you want to take the next step in your career, please don t hesitate to get in touch with one of our recruiters to talk about some of the most sought-after opportunities in the industry. 1. joboutlook.gov.au 2. SEEK Job Ad Index: September ITCRA ICT Staffing Trends Q3 (July September) SEEK Job Ad Index: September Measured by number of times full ad details viewed in1 month. 5. ITCRA Professional Staffing Trends Review SEEK Job Ad Index: September ITCRA ICT Staffing Trends Q3 (July September) Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) s most in-demand skills; Shortlist 21st October Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) 11. Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) 12. Australia s Digital Pulse Developing the digital workforce to drive growth in the future (Deloitte 2016) 13. Technology, Media and Telecommunications 2016 (Deloitte 2016) Paxus 2016/17 Technology and Digital Salary Guide 5

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