QUESTIONS REGARDING REMUNERATION

What are your expectations in terms of base salary for permanent positions or hourly/daily rate if you are looking for contracting assignments?

You must be in a position to put a value on yourself. It is tempting to inflate your current/package, but be careful as:

You may be asked to show proof;
You may miss out on just the right position because you are considered “too expensive” by a few dollars.

You should be in a position to be specific regarding the structure of your total package.

Your package will obviously include a base salary and may also include some of the following:

Superannuation	Usually 9%. If different, be able to specify the % and/or the structure of the superannuation plan if different to the norm.
Motor Vehicle options	Company provided and maintained. Your vehicle with a car allowance. Novated lease through your package – vehicle at your risk.
Bonuses	How calculated? – Company performance. – Your performance. – Frequency. – Maximum value. – Actual value last year. – Realistic expectations current year. – To a maximum of?
Commissions	As per bonuses.
Medical Benefits	To what plan and value?
Shares & Options	Frequency – value – vesting?
Education Support	Which facility?
Other	What and to what value?
Note	Mobile phones, home cable connection and PC’s/ Laptops are considered “tools of trade” and are not generally factored in to remuneration calculations.
Education Assistance	What course? To what value? How/when paid – e.g. on successful completion?