Salary at Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Pay is quite reasonable overall, however, the cost of living in Canberra is excessive, and pay should be more reflective of this. As the cost of living rises, it feels like while living in Canberra I am spending almost everything I earn just to scrape by. I feel this is partially a symptom of being forced to relocate to Canberra for the position. Pay really needs to be higher to reflect the increase in the cost of living or allow graduates the ability to live in other states that do not have excessively high costs of living expenses.

compared to a lot of graduate programs its somewhat better but with the cost of living currently its difficult to support ones self, especially if they have to move to Canberra and rent here

While my company pays well overall, I don't think offering a 3.3 pay is good enough, particularly considering how expensive everything has become.

The APS does not offer industry-competitive salary or bonuses. There is no mechanism to recognise level of qualifications at DISR and advancement is often tied to years of experience as much or more than merit.

Should be increased as per current union bargaining

Graduates at DISR start at an APS3 and I feel they should start at a higher salary as I am always completing tasks above this paygrade. Additionally with teams being understand it is extremely common to be completing duties of an APS5.

Pay is satisfactory, with a mandatory move to Canberra it doesn't always stretch far enough to provide financial peace of mind depending on the one's circumstances. I am unaware of the bonus system.

Graduate pay is appalling for the amount of work we do. After the first 1 to 2 months most grads operate at an APS 5/6 level and are given responsibilities that reflect those levels but are still paid at an APS 3 rate.

I think the okay is ok for a grad for the hours you do and what is expected of you. Apparently, our department is paid a bit less than others.

I am not aware of their being any bonuses. The pay is adequate but needs to be increased to reduce the impact of inflation and cost of living.

our department is currently undergoing a bargaining process, so thoughts are quite negative.

Working as an APS, there are no pay bonuses on your salary. The benefit is the 15.4% superannuation on top of your salary. Graduates are remunerated well. Pay rises are on the basis of applying for a higher ranked position.

$200 to spend on exercise-related expenses, plus working with a provider that gives 4 free appointments per injury/condition as long as it was caused by work, happened at work, or affects work.

I have not been made aware of many of the perks, as communication on this front is poor. I did claim a healthy living subsidy, though this is the only perk I had been made aware of.

I consider being able to meet and see a lot of scientists and scientific facilities as a great and educational perk

The healthy living allowance.

There's a bar in the building

Best perks are half price movie tickets and the $200 health and wellbeing subsidy. It is great they cover moving expenses as if they did not, I am sure they would struggle to recruit graduates.

The department has a robust social club.

The social club is pretty good, probably the only department with its own bar.

healthy living subsidy is a plus

All work-related trips are covered for. 18 days of personal leave. Access to Cultural Leave for significant cultural or ceremonial events. Flexible working arrangements.