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Software Engineering
Software Engineer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Senior Software Engineer
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Lead Software Engineer
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Analyst
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.7% YoY
Business Analysis
Business Analyst Manager
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Business Analyst / Project Manager
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+9.0% YoY
Business Analysis
ICT Business Analyst
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Business Analyst
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Analyst
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Change
Business Analyst
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+6.7% YoY
Artificial Intelligence
AI Product Manager
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+12.0% YoY
Product & Design
Product Manager
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+9.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
DevOps Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Cloud Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+10.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Cloud Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.7% YoY
Cloud & DevOps
Head of Cloud
A$1610/day
A$1540/day – A$1680/day
+12.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Senior Front-End Engineer
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+9.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Full Stack Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.3% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Scientist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.3% YoY
Cybersecurity & Risk
Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+12.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+10.7% YoY
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Engineer (SOC / IAM)
A$1004/day
A$994/day – A$1065/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
Data & AI
Generative AI Engineer
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+14.0% YoY
Data & Analytics
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+12.7% YoY
Cloud, Platform & SRE
Site Reliability Engineering Manager
A$1380/day
A$1320/day – A$1440/day
+11.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Site Reliability Engineer
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.3% YoY
Product & Design
UX Writer / Content Designer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+9.0% YoY
Product & Design
UX Researcher
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.7% YoY
Product & Design
UX/UI Designer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+7.7% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Network Engineer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+7.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Java Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
JavaScript Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Python Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.3% YoY
Project & Change
Scrum Master
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+9.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Scrum Master / Iteration Manager
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
QA Automation Engineer
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.3% YoY
Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Test / QA Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+7.0% YoY
Software Engineering
QA Engineer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+6.7% YoY
Testing & Quality Assurance
Performance Test Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & AI
AI Safety Engineer
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+13.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Trading / Algorithmic Developer
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+13.0% YoY
Artificial Intelligence
AI Solution Architect
A$1150/day
A$1100/day – A$1200/day
+12.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Quantitative Developer
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+12.0% YoY
Data & AI
Quantitative Researcher
A$1170/day
A$1105/day – A$1235/day
+12.0% YoY
Artificial Intelligence
AI Operations Specialist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+11.3% YoY
Project & Change
Project / Transformation Director
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+11.0% YoY
ServiceNow
Platform Owner
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+11.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Platform Engineer
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+11.0% YoY
AI & ML
Quantitative Analyst
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+11.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Threat Intelligence Engineer
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+10.7% YoY
Cloud, Platform & SRE
DevSecOps Engineer
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+10.7% YoY
Cybersecurity
Penetration Tester
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+10.7% YoY
Cybersecurity
GRC Consultant
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Security Consultant
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
Identity and Access Management Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
SOC Analyst
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+10.0% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Product Marketing Manager
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+10.0% YoY
Project & Change
Programme Director
A$1426/day
A$1364/day – A$1488/day
+10.0% YoY
MuleSoft
MuleSoft Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+10.0% YoY
General
Business Intelligence Manager
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+10.0% YoY
Architecture
Integration Architect
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+10.0% YoY
Data & Analytics
Insights Manager
A$1150/day
A$1100/day – A$1200/day
+10.0% YoY
Software Engineering
FPGA Engineer
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+10.0% YoY
Cybersecurity
IT Auditor
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+10.0% YoY
Artificial Intelligence
AI Transformation Lead
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+9.7% YoY
Cybersecurity
GRC Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+9.3% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Governance Specialist
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Leadership
IT Director
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+9.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Senior Program Manager
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+9.0% YoY
Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Test Director
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Technical Architect
A$1426/day
A$1364/day – A$1488/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Technical Architect
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+9.0% YoY
MuleSoft
MuleSoft Lead
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
Practice Lead
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Solution Architect
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+9.0% YoY
Product & Design
Design Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
Project & Change
Portfolio Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Lead Developer
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Product / Platform Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Pre-Sales Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Senior Technical Consultant
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+9.0% YoY
MuleSoft
MuleSoft Senior Developer
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+9.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Team Lead
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Technical Consultant
A$1150/day
A$1100/day – A$1200/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Functional Consultant
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+9.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Functional Consultant
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+9.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
Salesforce Developer
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Developer / Technical Consultant
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+9.0% YoY
Cloud & Infrastructure
Trading Systems Support Analyst
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+9.0% YoY
MuleSoft
MuleSoft Developer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Product & Design
Service Designer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+9.0% YoY
Product
Customer Success Manager
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+9.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Administrator
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+9.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
Salesforce Administrator
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+9.0% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Web Optimisation Specialist
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+9.0% YoY
General
Campaign Analyst
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+9.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Software Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Architect
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.7% YoY
Architecture
Identity and Access Management Architect
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.7% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Infrastructure Architect
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Solutions Architect
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Science Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.3% YoY
Cybersecurity
GRC Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.3% YoY
Product & Design
Design Operations / Design Systems Specialist
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+8.3% YoY
Product & Design
Product Designer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+8.3% YoY
Product & Design
Product Owner
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+8.3% YoY
Data & Analytics
ETL / Data Warehouse Specialist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.3% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Web Accessibility Specialist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.3% YoY
Data & Analytics
BI Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.3% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Governance Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.3% YoY
Product & Design
Product Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Enterprise Architect
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+8.0% YoY
Architecture
Domain Architect
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Network Architect
A$1150/day
A$1100/day – A$1200/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Principal Functional Consultant
A$1380/day
A$1320/day – A$1440/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Technical Solution Architect
A$1380/day
A$1320/day – A$1440/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Architect
A$1380/day
A$1320/day – A$1440/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Lead Developer / Technical Consultant
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Functional Lead Consultant
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+8.0% YoY
ERP / CRM
ERP / CRM Architect
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Architect
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Lead Technical Consultant
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Project Manager
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Senior Functional Consultant
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Senior Developer / Technical Consultant
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Senior Developer
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Senior Functional Consultant
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+8.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Service Delivery Manager
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+8.0% YoY
ERP / CRM
ERP / CRM Functional / Technical Consultant
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+8.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
CRM Manager
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.0% YoY
ERP / CRM
ERP / CRM Developer / Engineer
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer / Technical Consultant
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.0% YoY
IT Infrastructure & Support
Service Desk Manager
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+8.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Administrator
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+8.0% YoY
Salesforce
Salesforce Test Analyst
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
SAP Specialist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.0% YoY
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Test Analyst
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+8.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Application Support Engineer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Change Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Administrator
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Portfolio Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Process Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Junior Developer / Technical Consultant
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+8.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Junior Functional Consultant
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Change
PMO Analyst
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Project Scheduler
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+8.0% YoY
Product & Design
Technical Writer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+8.0% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Digital Designer
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Project Officer
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+8.0% YoY
Project & Change
Project Coordinator
A$736/day
A$704/day – A$768/day
+8.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Software Development Manager
A$1426/day
A$1364/day – A$1488/day
+7.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Engineering Manager
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Change
Programme Manager
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Analytics Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Change
Transformation Manager
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Delivery
Delivery Lead
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Change
Agile Coach
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Manager
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Change
Delivery Manager
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+7.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Automation Engineer
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+7.7% YoY
Design & User Experience
Customer Experience Designer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.7% YoY
Data, Analytics & AI
Data Modeller
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
BI Analyst
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Insights Analyst
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+7.7% YoY
Data & Analytics
Data Visualisation Specialist
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+7.7% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Web & Digital Analytics Specialist
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+7.7% YoY
Project & Change
Project Manager
A$1012/day
A$968/day – A$1056/day
+7.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Go Developer
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+7.3% YoY
Software Engineering
Back End Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.3% YoY
Software Engineering
React Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.3% YoY
General
Technical Team Lead
A$1242/day
A$1188/day – A$1296/day
+7.0% YoY
Project & Change
PMO Manager
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+7.0% YoY
Testing & Quality Assurance
Test Lead
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+7.0% YoY
Data & Analytics
Database Administrator
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+7.0% YoY
Oracle
Oracle Architect
A$1288/day
A$1232/day – A$1344/day
+7.0% YoY
Oracle
Oracle Technical Consultant
A$1104/day
A$1056/day – A$1152/day
+7.0% YoY
Oracle
Oracle Functional Consultant
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+7.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
Oracle Specialist
A$966/day
A$924/day – A$1008/day
+7.0% YoY
Enterprise Applications
ERP/CRM Specialist
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+7.0% YoY
Cloud & Infrastructure
Service Desk Team Leader
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+7.0% YoY
ERP / CRM
ERP / CRM Administrator
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.0% YoY
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Test Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.0% YoY
SAP
SAP Test Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+7.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Network Administrator
A$736/day
A$704/day – A$768/day
+7.0% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Content Producer / Copywriter
A$690/day
A$660/day – A$720/day
+7.0% YoY
Project & Delivery
Project Administrator
A$690/day
A$660/day – A$720/day
+7.0% YoY
Project & Change
Change Manager
A$1058/day
A$1012/day – A$1104/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
C/C++ Developer
A$920/day
A$880/day – A$960/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
.NET Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Android Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Testing & Quality Assurance
Automation Test Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Infrastructure Engineer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
iOS Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Mobile Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Node.js Developer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.7% YoY
Software Engineering
Front End Developer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+6.7% YoY
General
IT Infrastructure Manager
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+6.3% YoY
Leadership
IT Manager
A$1196/day
A$1144/day – A$1248/day
+6.3% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Digital Producer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
IT Systems Engineer
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.0% YoY
Software Engineering
Ruby Developer
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+6.0% YoY
Oracle
Oracle Test Analyst
A$874/day
A$836/day – A$912/day
+6.0% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Systems Administrator
A$828/day
A$792/day – A$864/day
+5.3% YoY
General
Level 2 Support Analyst
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+5.3% YoY
Software Engineering
PHP Developer
A$782/day
A$748/day – A$816/day
+5.3% YoY
Testing & Quality Assurance
Manual Test Analyst
A$736/day
A$704/day – A$768/day
+5.3% YoY
Infrastructure & Cloud
Desktop Support Engineer
A$736/day
A$704/day – A$768/day
+5.0% YoY
General
Level 1 Service Desk Analyst
A$690/day
A$660/day – A$720/day
+4.3% YoY
IT Infrastructure & Support
IT Helpdesk Analyst
A$644/day
A$616/day – A$672/day
+4.3% YoY
Leadership
Chief AI Officer
A$2208/day
A$2112/day – A$2304/day
+18.0% YoY
Leadership
Chief Product Officer
A$2208/day
A$2112/day – A$2304/day
+12.0% YoY
General
Head of Data Governance
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+12.0% YoY
Leadership
Head of Engineering
A$1702/day
A$1628/day – A$1776/day
+11.0% YoY
Leadership
Head of Architecture
A$1610/day
A$1540/day – A$1680/day
+11.0% YoY
Leadership
Head of Infrastructure
A$1518/day
A$1452/day – A$1584/day
+11.0% YoY
Leadership
Chief Information Security Officer
A$1875/day
A$1825/day – A$1950/day
+10.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of Delivery
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+10.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of Design
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+10.0% YoY
Digital & Marketing
Head of Digital
A$1395/day
A$1318/day – A$1473/day
+10.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of Data & AI
A$1656/day
A$1584/day – A$1728/day
+9.7% YoY
Leadership
Head of Data Science
A$1564/day
A$1496/day – A$1632/day
+9.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of Applications
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+9.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of Testing / Program Test Manager
A$1380/day
A$1320/day – A$1440/day
+9.0% YoY
Technology Leadership
Head of PMO
A$1334/day
A$1276/day – A$1392/day
+9.0% YoY
Leadership
Chief Data Officer
A$2024/day
A$1936/day – A$2112/day
+8.7% YoY
Product & Design
Head of Product
A$1610/day
A$1540/day – A$1680/day
+8.3% YoY
Leadership
Chief Technology Officer
A$2300/day
A$2200/day – A$2400/day
+8.0% YoY
Data & Analytics
Head of Analytics
A$1472/day
A$1408/day – A$1536/day
+7.7% YoY
Leadership
Chief Information Officer
A$2208/day
A$2112/day – A$2304/day
+7.3% YoY
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