2013 RAIL SALARY SURVEY

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1 2013 RAIL SALARY SURVEY

2 KINETIC RECRUITMENT Kinetic Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment solutions provider operating within the Australian Rail, Defence, Energy & Resources and ing marketplaces, recruiting permanent and contract staff. Working alongside industry leaders we help assemble market-leading teams. We operate a vertical solutions model, and our consultants are experts in their technical and functional areas, allowing them to offer select clients a specialised and professional service. Understanding the competitive nature of the industries in which we work, Kinetic Recruitment s methodology is proactive, to create the right opportunity for the right people at the right time. This dedicated focus has led to the development of a strong and trusted network of candidates who also form the basis of a larger referral network. As part of our ongoing commitment to industry participation, Kinetic Recruitment publishes an annual salary survey each year to share valuable remuneration insight and market trends. Kinetic Recruitment s Salary Surveys provides our specialist industries with a detailed analysis of salaries to help them determine the current value of skills in today s market. The use of these materials, the trade name, the service marks or any industrial & intellectual property rights of Kinetic Defence Services, is restricted to and is vested in Kinetic Defence Services. The reproduction of this publication by any means is restricted by law Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 2 of 27

3 RAIL A cornerstone of the Kinetic Recruitment business since 2005, our rail team works with both the Government and the Private Sector. Our team leverages the expertise of both principal level recruitment specialists and degree qualified engineers to deliver targeted resource solutions and educated consultancy services. We understand the unique challenges faced by the Rail Industry and work across all technical skill sets; from permanent way engineers to signalling maintenance technicians, from graduate through to directorial levels across all rail centres throughout Australia. Kinetic Recruitment has a team of Rail Industry consultants who specialise in: Rolling Stock Track and Infrastructure Signalling and Electrification Rail Operations Sales & Business Development Contract Placements Kinetic Recruitment is more than a recruitment solutions provider. We aim to help our candidates and business partners achieve their goals through the provision of timely and accurate advice on market conditions. For further information, please contact John Galvin (03) or visit Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 3 of 27

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS KINETIC RECRUITMENT... 2 RAIL... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS... 4 SALARY SURVEY METHODOLOGY... 5 DEMOGRAPHICS... 7 MARKET COMMENTS... 8 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS...11 NSW SALARY ANALYSIS...13 VIC SALARY ANALYSIS...16 QLD SALARY ANALYSIS...19 SA SALARY ANALYSIS...22 WA SALARY ANALYSIS Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 4 of 27

5 SURVEY METHODOLOGY Publication of the 2013 Rail Industry Salary Survey represents the culmination of an in-depth analysis and review program of market data. An internet survey link was sent to 14,386 candidates and contacts of Kinetic Recruitment within rail organisations. Our thanks go to the many organisations and individuals across all major Australian business centres that have contributed market information and data for this project. DEFINITIONS Median: The salary level which 50% of salaries fall below and 50% are above. Salary Package: Full time equivalent annual base salary plus superannuation and bonus components (before tax). NOTES These figures are provided as a median guideline. Individual salaries will vary and should take into account the exact requirements of the specific role. Definitive data for the Northern Territory and the ACT was not available, and Tasmanian data is included with Victorian data. For guidelines on salaries please contact Kinetic Recruitment. The salaries shown in the tables of the report are based on full time employees only and include statutory superannuation. All salaries are shown in Australian Dollars. The below remuneration figures do not take into account Fly In, Fly Out or remote location packages. Should you require further clarification on salaries relating to the rail sector or one of our other specialist sectors, please contact Kinetic Recruitment Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 5 of 27

6 Navigator Consulting & Research Established in 1998, Navigator Consulting is Australia s leading management consultancy specialising in business improvement and growth for the recruitment industry. Navigator Consulting provides affordable and high quality consulting, and has a strong track record of quickly delivering highly objective results for all types of recruitment organisations. Our specific areas of strength are Business Planning, Strategy, Diagnostic Business Reviews, Financial Modelling, Executive Coaching and Industry Research. With access to market intelligence from both client and candidate perspectives, Navigator Consulting are able to identify areas for immediate business improvement and provide strategic business solutions tailored to clients specific needs. Disclaimer Navigator Consulting & Research ( Navigator Consulting ) or Kinetic Defence have not audited, nor otherwise sought to verify all information collected in this survey, and neither Navigator Consulting or Kinetic Defence shall be liable or responsible in any way in respect of this document, including errors or omissions therein however caused. Furthermore, Navigator Consulting and Kinetic Defence accept no liability for any actions taken as a result of this report Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 6 of 27

7 DEMOGRAPHICS Geographic Research of Results The graph below shows the breakdown of state source data used in the findings. Graph 1: State breakdown VIC/TAS 28% WA 13% NSW/ACT 41% SA 5% QLD 13% Commercial Experience The graph below represents the respondents years experience working within the Rail industry. Graph 2: Years working in industry 60% 50% 51% 40% 30% 25% 20% 10% 13% 11% 0% 1-3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10 years Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 7 of 27

8 MARKET COMMENTS 2013 Trends at a Glance The election of the new Federal Government has raised concerns about the government s commitment to major rail projects over the next 3 years. The Rail Industry remains project driven, requiring workforce flexibility and creating workforce volatility Redundancies have continued throughout 2013 with engineering consultancies hardest hit due to continued pressure on the mining sector and major projects slowing down. Skill shortages continued at principal and management level in signalling and electrification. Salary levels nationally have remained relatively steady over the past 12 months; contract rates have decreased by 5% nationally. Maintenance is being brought in-house to reduce cost and control assets. Highlights Across Australia QLD: The slowdown in the Rail Freight Industry in Queensland due to a flattening coal market has resulted in continued redundancies across the state. However, the $1.1 billion Moreton Bay Rail Link contract awarded to Thiess is a strong project for the state. NSW: The North West Rail Link is a priority rail project for the NSW Government. Following an initial feasibility study approval has been given for the $1.6 billion Light Rail, connecting Randwick with Circular Quay. SA: In Adelaide, the first of 22 new Bombardier electric trains were delivered during the year preceding the commencement of the electrified services on the Seaford line in However, the $76 million Gawler Line Electrification project is in doubt following the recent announcement by the Federal Government that it is planning to withdraw funding for the project Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 8 of 27

9 VIC: WA: NT: The Regional Rail Link is nearing completion with a number of occupations planned over the next 6 months. There are several grade separation projects planned for 2014 in Melbourne and Yarra Tram s Power Supply Upgrade project recently commenced. The Perth City Link is due for completion in There have been a number of mining projects either cancelled or put on hold due to the slowdown in that sector. However, the Roy Hill project commenced in 2013 with Samsung C&T awarded the EPC contract. Several rail companies have taken maintenance in house to reduce cost and control assets. Overall Market Comments The Rail Industry continued to be project driven throughout 2013 with ongoing projects in Victoria and South Australia slowing down and imminent projects in New South Wales and Queensland commencing ramp-up. There have been major changes in the Rail Sector in New South Wales with Sydney Trains and NSW Trains taking over from Railcorp as of July As part of this process Transport for NSW (TfNSW) took over a number of major projects from RailCorp including the Power Supply Upgrade project, the Digital Train Radio System project and the Advanced Train Protection project. The Asset Standards Authority was also established July The ASA is an independent unit established within TfNSW, and is the network design and standards authority for NSW rail assets has seen continued global economic uncertainty with the US beginning the year on the brink of the fiscal cliff. The recent government shut down due to a budget impasse with the Republicans and the Federal Reserve threats to taper the stimulus package have created volatility in the Share and Foreign Exchange markets. China s economic slow down has also had a major impact on the slow down in the Mining and Rail Freight sectors particularly Iron Ore and Coal. With the Australian Federal Election called in September a number of projects were put on hold in anticipation of the change in government. The new Federal Government, favouring roads over rail have withdrawn funding across a number of rail projects throughout Australia Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 9 of 27

10 As a number of projects in Victoria and South Australia wind down at the beginning of 2014 and projects in other states ramp up we expect a movement of rail professionals out of Victoria and South Australia to Queensland and New South Wales. This will create significant challenges for employers to retain their current capabilities to complete existing major projects. Despite Australia s unemployment rate climbing to a post financial crisis level of 5.8% in 2013, business confidence over the past quarter is on the increase which bodes well for Key Rail Projects for 2014 and Beyond Roy Hill (Pilbara) Moreton Bay Rail Link (Brisbane) Light Rail (Sydney) Perth Rail Link (Perth) Rail Revitalisation (Adelaide) Regional Rail Link (Victoria) North West Rail Link (Sydney) 2013 Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 10 of 27

11 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS The graph below presents a breakdown of additional benefits being offered across the Rail Sector. Percentages are a representation of the number of organisations offering the additional benefits beyond employee annual salary and statutory superannuation. Graph 3: Additional Benefits* Bonus 39% Salary sacrifice packages 35% Car allowance/mileage 30% Parking 27% Holiday loading 23% Other 21% Further education support/funding 19% Non-cash incentives 11% More than statutory holidays/days off 11% Shares in company 8% Lump sum/cash incentives 6% Profit share 5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% *Percentages do not add up to 100% as respondents could select more than one option Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 11 of 27

12 Comments 39% of respondents have access to a bonus as an additional benefit outside their base salary and superannuation. This represents a 4% decrease on last year (2012). Salary sacrifice was cited by 35% of respondents as an additional benefit. Other common additional benefits included car allowance/mileage (30%) and holiday loading (23%). Parking jumped from 20% in 2012 to 27% Mentioned in Other benefits were: Company car Private medical/hospital cover Free rail, bus and ferry. Tables The tables on the following pages show the basic salary package range and median split by position and sector. The salaries shown in the tables are for full time employees and are before tax salary package figures. The top and bottom 3% of source data was excluded from the findings to prevent outliers skewing the data Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 12 of 27

13 NSW SALARY ANALYSIS Salaries for New South Wales (NSW) Signalling & Electrification Position 1 3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10+ years Signalling Design 75,000 95, , ,000 Systems 70,000 85, , ,000 Communication 70,000 80, , ,000 Project 105, , , ,000 Project 80, , , ,000 Systems Safety Signalling Test & Commissioning Signalling Technician Electrical Design 85, , , ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 OHL 80, , , ,000 Electrical Drafter 60,000 70,000 85, , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 13 of 27

14 Salaries for New South Wales (NSW) continued. Rolling Stock Design 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 Maintenance Maintenance Manufacturing Manufacturing Test & Commissioning 60,000 75,000 90, ,000 90, , , ,000 65,000 80, , ,000 95, , , ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 Project 75,000 95, , ,000 Project 105, , , ,000 RAMS Reliability 80, , , ,000 Asset 95, , , ,000 Electrical 70,000 90, , ,000 Mechanical / Structural Mechanical Technician / Fitter Electrical Technician / Electrician Rolling Stock Consultant 65,000 85, , ,000 55,000 65,000 80,000 95,000 60,000 75,000 80, ,000 75,000 95, , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 14 of 27

15 Salaries for New South Wales (NSW) continued. Transport Infrastructure Civil / Structural Drafter Permanent Way Design Civil / Structural 60,000 75,000 90, ,000 80,000 95, , ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 Project 70,000 95, , ,000 Project 115, , , ,000 Supervisor 80, , , ,000 Estimator 110, , , ,000 Construction 140, , , ,000 Design 115, , , ,000 Other Contracts / Commercial Business Development 85, , , , , , , ,000 Sales 85, , , ,000 Project Planner / Scheduler Bid / Proposals 80, , , , , , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 15 of 27

16 VIC SALARY ANALYSIS Salaries for Victoria (VIC) & Tasmania Signalling & Electrification Signalling Design 75,000 90, , ,000 Systems 70,000 85, , ,000 Communication 65,000 85, , ,000 Project 110, , , ,000 Project 80, , , ,000 Systems Safety Signalling Test & Commissioning Signalling Technician Electrical Design 75, , , ,000 70,000 95, , ,000 65,000 75,000 90, ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 OHL 75,000 95, , ,000 Electrical Drafter 55,000 70,000 90, , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 16 of 27

17 Salaries for Victoria (VIC) & Tasmania continued. Rolling Stock Design 65,000 85, , ,000 Maintenance Maintenance Manufacturing Manufacturing Test & Commissioning 65,000 85, , , , , , ,000 60,000 75,000 90, ,000 95, , , ,000 75,000 90, , ,000 Project 65,000 85, , ,000 Project 105, , , ,000 RAMS Reliability 75,000 95, , ,000 Asset 100, , , ,000 Electrical 65,000 85, , ,000 Mechanical / Structural Mechanical Technician / Fitter Electrical Technician / Electrician Rolling Stock Consultant 65,000 85, , ,000 50,000 60,000 75,000 85,000 55,000 65,000 75,000 90,000 80, , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 17 of 27

18 Salaries for Victoria (VIC) & Tasmania continued. Transport Infrastructure Civil / Structural Drafter Permanent Way Design Civil / Structural 55,000 70,000 90, ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 75,000 95, , ,000 Project 75,000 90, , ,000 Project 100, , , ,000 Supervisor 80, , , ,000 Estimator 125, , , ,000 Construction 130, , , ,000 Design 115, , , ,000 Other Contracts / Commercial Business Development 100, , , , , , , ,000 Sales 95, , , ,000 Project Planner / Scheduler Bid / Proposals 80, , , , , , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 18 of 27

19 QLD SALARY ANALYSIS Salaries for Queensland (QLD) Signalling & Electrification Signalling Design 70,000 85, , ,000 Systems 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 Communication 60,000 85, , ,000 Project 95, , , ,000 Project 75,000 95, , ,000 Systems Safety Signalling Test & Commissioning Signalling Technician Electrical Design 75,000 95, , ,000 70,000 85, , ,000 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 65,000 85, , ,000 OHL 70,000 90, , ,000 Electrical Drafter 55,000 65,000 80,000 95, Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 19 of 27

20 Salaries for Queensland (QLD) continued. Rolling Stock Design 70,000 90, , ,000 Maintenance 65,000 80, , ,000 Maintenance 95, , , ,000 Manufacturing Manufacturing Test & Commissioning 60,000 75,000 85, ,000 95, , , ,000 65,000 80, , ,000 Project 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 Project 90, , , ,000 RAMS Reliability 75,000 90, , ,000 Asset 90, , , ,000 Electrical 65,000 80, , ,000 Mechanical / Structural Mechanical Technician / Fitter Electrical Technician / Electrician Rolling Stock Consultant 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 60,000 65,000 75,000 90,000 65,000 70,000 80,000 95,000 70,000 90, , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 20 of 27

21 Salaries for Queensland (QLD) continued. Transport Infrastructure Civil / Structural Drafter Permanent Way Design Civil / Structural 60,000 80,000 95, ,000 70,000 80, , ,000 65,000 90, , ,000 Project 70,000 90, , ,000 Project 100, , , ,000 Supervisor 70,000 90, , ,000 Estimator 110, , , ,000 Construction 130, , , ,000 Design 110, , , ,000 Other Contracts / Commercial Business Development 90, , , , , , , ,000 Sales 90, , , ,000 Project Planner / Scheduler Bid / Proposals 75,000 90, , , , , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 21 of 27

22 SA SALARY ANALYSIS Salaries for South Australia (SA) Signalling & Electrification Signalling Design 65,000 85, , ,000 Systems 60,000 75,000 95, ,000 Communication 65,000 75,000 95, ,000 Project 90, , , ,000 Project 75,000 95, , ,000 Systems Safety Signalling Test & Commissioning Signalling Technician Electrical Design 65,000 90, , ,000 65,000 85, , ,000 55,000 70,000 90, ,000 65,000 80, , ,000 OHL 75,000 95, , ,000 Electrical Drafter 55,000 65,000 80,000 95, Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 22 of 27

23 Salaries for South Australia (SA) continued. Rolling Stock Design 60,000 70,000 85, ,000 Maintenance Maintenance Manufacturing Manufacturing Test & Commissioning 60,000 75,000 85, ,000 80,000 95, , ,000 55,000 70,000 80, ,000 85, , , ,000 55,000 65,000 85, ,000 Project 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 Project 85, , , ,000 RAMS Reliability 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 Asset 80,000 95, , ,000 Electrical 60,000 75,000 95, ,000 Mechanical / Structural Mechanical Technician / Fitter Electrical Technician / Electrician Rolling Stock Consultant 60,000 70,000 90, ,000 55,000 60,000 75,000 85,000 60,000 65,000 75,000 85,000 70,000 90, , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 23 of 27

24 Salaries for South Australia (SA) continued. Transport Infrastructure Civil / Structural Drafter Permanent Way Design Civil / Structural 45,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 70,000 85, , ,000 65,000 85, , ,000 Project 70,000 90, , ,000 Project 115, , , ,000 Supervisor 70,000 90, , ,000 Estimator 105, , , ,000 Construction 120, , , ,000 Design 105, , , ,000 Other Contracts / Commercial Business Development 80,000 90, , , , , , ,000 Sales 75,000 85, , ,000 Project Planner / Scheduler Bid / Proposals 70,000 85, , ,000 90, , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 24 of 27

25 WA SALARY ANALYSIS Salaries for Western Australia (WA) Signalling & Electrification Signalling Design 80, , , ,000 Systems 70,000 85, , ,000 Communication 75,000 90, , ,000 Project 110, , , ,000 Project 80, , , ,000 Systems Safety Signalling Test & Commissioning Signalling Technician Electrical Design 75,000 95, , ,000 70,000 95, , ,000 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 70,000 90, , ,000 OHL 75, , , ,000 Electrical Drafter 60,000 75,000 90, , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 25 of 27

26 Salaries for Western Australia (WA) continued. Rolling Stock Design 65,000 80, , ,000 Maintenance Maintenance Manufacturing Manufacturing Test & Commissioning 70,000 85, , , , , , ,000 65,000 80,000 95, ,000 95, , , ,000 65,000 85, , ,000 Project 65,000 85, , ,000 Project 100, , , ,000 RAMS Reliability 75,000 95, , ,000 Asset 95, , , ,000 Electrical 70,000 90, , ,000 Mechanical / Structural Mechanical Technician / Fitter Electrical Technician / Electrician Rolling Stock Consultant 70,000 80,000 95, ,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 95,000 65,000 75,000 85, ,000 75,000 95, , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 26 of 27

27 Salaries for Western Australia (WA) continued. Transport Infrastructure Civil / Structural Drafter Permanent Way Design Civil / Structural 60,000 80, , ,000 75, , , ,000 70,000 90, , ,000 Project 75,000 95, , ,000 Project 120, , , ,000 Supervisor 85, , , ,000 Estimator 120, , , ,000 Construction 140, , , ,000 Design 120, , , ,000 Other Contracts / Commercial Business Development 120, , , , , , , ,000 Sales 100, , , ,000 Project Planner / Scheduler Bid / Proposals 85, , , , , , , , Kinetic Recruitment Rail Salary Survey 27 of 27