Salary at Department of Transport and Main Roads

Graduate salaries are reasonably standard, but they offer a fantastic way to gain experience in a government role.

I believe the pay rate for the department engineer is under the industry average

Somewhat relative to private industry as a graduate however when looking at P03 and above positions the compensation starts to fall significantly behind. There are no bonuses to speak of.

Very low compared to private entities

Pay at the organisation is acceptable at the graduate level. Bonuses aren't really a thing.

The pay of a government is not at competitive as the private industry, however, the company is more prepared to fight alongside an employee in the event something goes wrong. As a graduate bonuses are limited.

Early-career pay is competitive and attractive, particularly taking working hours and flexibility into account, however pay progression is relatively slow depending on field of work.

It's good, but I'm a lil nervous with the cost of living in general. Like its more than i've been paid before but I will be living by myself ect.

Good starting rate for graduates, but not competitive compared to private industry at higher levels.

There are no bonus in TMR, but the pay is great for a graduate.

Pretty happy with my pay, we are about to get a pay increase as well.

Pay is fair. Bonuses in the standard sense aren't available, but there is a healthy superannuation compensation, leave loading is paid, and cost of living adjustments are paid out once a year. As well as this, there are a few claimable expenses, such as a small health allowance, and support for professional memberships. The company routinely goes through enterprise bargaining agreements, so pay rises are common and expected year on year.

There are no bonuses. Salary is quite competitive.

Bonuses do not occur within the public service. We do receive healthy Superannuation contributions however. Pay is competitive, and as progression to higher roles or higher duties is easier, pay can be considered higher than other companies.

It is lower than the general market, but it provides job security.

This is my first job and I did not think I could earn what I do with all of the extra benefits such as learning opportunities, professional membership and flexible working hours.

Learning and working at the same time... I can't demand better than that.

Generally, government positions are flexible and secure. I appreciate the amount of opportunities there are to grow, develop and move around.

Good access to additional training if requested. Relocation fees covered. Work related travel costs are covered. However there are little to no other perks to speak of.

Leave policies

None

Flex hours and WFH arrangements are nice perks but are not unusual in this day and age. The access to mental health services is a nice perk.

Generous leave and super

The best perks are private health, salary sacrifice options, health reimbursements, work flexibility arrangements and leave entitlements. No unusual perks.

Access to a government only rooftop bar is a nice perk after a look week, ability to build up and take accrued leave has its benefits for a improved work/life balance. Higher then typical Super contributions is a nice benefit helping set post-work life up.

Generous leave policies and Flexi work arangement

Leave is encouraged and ample. The accrual and spending of flex time is encouraged also, which makes adjusting a work-life balance easy.

Gym membership discount, and moving expense compensation

Leave policies within TMR are generous. The system is easy to navigate, managers are approachable about leave conversations, and accrued time off means that if a day off is needed it is extremely easy to get. Moving expenses can be covered by those moving a long distance for work, but I have not experienced this.

Leave policies and higher supper.

TMR reimburses my professional membership to the Institute of Internal Audit every year.

Moving expenses, generous leave policies, locality allowance, etc..