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Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report

  • Purchase of the survey report
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Purchase of the survey report

scientists_coverThe Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report (“Report”) is published by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (“Transport” – formerly ‘APESMA’), and is available for purchase by both Transport members and the general public (non-members). As a benefit of their Transport membership, Transport members are entitled to a discount, but only under the terms and conditions detailed below.

Organisations who wish to utilise the information contained within the Report or online to review employee salaries must purchase the Report at the normal corporate price. Transport reserves the right to reject any corporate order placed using a member’s ID to obtain a discount, if deemed to be in breach of these terms and conditions of purchase.

The information contained within the Report is intended only for disclosure to and use by the person and/or organisation* whose name and address has been recorded by Transport as the purchaser of the Report (“the Purchaser”). (* only for those orders placed at the standard corporate price).

Members’ only price

Those persons who purchase a copy of the Report using a valid Transport membership ID to receive the members’ only discount price (“the discount price”) must not distribute the information contained in the Report, nor the username and password assigned for online access, to their employer, colleagues, employees or any other person(s), without consent from Transport.

The purchase of the Report by either members at the discount price allows use of the printed report and the username/password for online access by the Purchaser only. Purchasers cannot buy the Report at the discount price on behalf of their employer or any other organisation. Members may only purchase one (1) copy per edition of the Survey Report at the discount price – any subsequent purchases will be charged at the normal corporate rate.

Use of the salary calculator

Members >> Am I a member or a non-member/subscriber?

As a benefit of their Transport membership, Transport members may access the Professional Scientist Salary Calculator (“salary calculator”) free of charge by logging in using their membership details. However, the online salary calculator contains information that is proprietary and valuable to Transport, so accordingly the information is intended only for disclosure to and use by fee-paying, financial Transport members.

Transport members may only utilise the data contained online for their own personal use (i.e. in determining details for their own salary).

Transport members must not:

  • distribute the information contained in the online survey to their employer, colleagues, employees or any other person(s) (“others”) without consent from Transport
  • login to the online survey to source salary details on behalf of others
  • share their Transport membership login details with others

Non-members/subscribers

Non-members can access the online data by purchasing the Report, and logging in using the details supplied by Transport.

The information accessible via the salary calculator contains information that is proprietary and valuable to Transport, and is intended only for disclosure to and use by the person and/or organisation* whose name and address has been recorded by Transport as the purchaser of the Report. (* only for those orders placed at the standard corporate price).

The Username and Password details provided for access to the online salary calculator are confidential. They are to be used only by the Purchaser and it is a breach of the conditions of sale to distribute these details to any third party without the consent of Transport.

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The Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report contains information that is proprietary and valuable to Transport. No part of this work may be reproduced or stored in any form, especially typographically, electronically and including photocopying, without written permission of the publisher. The use of material for private study, research or criticism is excepted from the reservation and may be undertaken within the accepted meaning of fair dealing.

Copyright © 2014 by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia.

The Report and Salary Calculator were compiled using data which, to the best of Transport’s knowledge, was current and correct at the time of publication. Transport gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information contained therein nor its applicability to any specific circumstances. It is intended as a guide only and Transport will not be liable to any person as a result of any actual or perceived inaccuracy contained in the Report.

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Transport is strongly committed to protecting the privacy of information collected about its members and other clients and complies with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988. Further information on the Transport privacy policy is available at www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/about/privacy.

If you have any questions regarding your membership or subscriber status in relation to the purchase of Transport survey reports, or the conditions of use, please contact the Surveys Unit at survey@professionalsaustralia.org.au or phone 03 9695 8839.

Last updated: 4/12/13 T&C v10

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PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIST REMUNERATION SURVEY

Responsibility Level Definitions

Level 1   |   Level 2   |   Level 3   |   Level 4   |   Level 5


LEVEL 1

Definition:

The graduate scientist commencement level. The scientist undertakes initial professional scientific tasks of limited scope and complexity, such as minor phases of broader assignments, in office, plant, field or laboratory work.

Under supervision from higher-level professional scientists as to method of approach and requirements, the professional scientist performs normal professional scientific work and exercises individual judgment and initiative in the application of scientific principles, techniques and methods.

In assisting more senior professional scientists by carrying out tasks requiring accuracy and adherence to prescribed methods of scientific analysis, design or computation, the scientist draws upon advanced techniques and methods learned during and after the undergraduate course.

Training, development and experience using a variety of standard scientific methods and procedures enable the professional scientist to develop increasing professional judgment and apply it progressively to more difficult tasks at Level 2.

Decisions are related to tasks performed, relying upon precedent or defined procedures for guidance. Recommendations are related to solution of problems in connection to the tasks performed.

Work is reviewed by higher-level professional scientists for validity, adequacy, methods and procedures. With professional development and experience, work receives less review, and the professional scientist progressively exercises more individual judgment until the level of competence at Level 2 is achieved.

The professional scientist may assign and check work of technical staff assigned to work on a common project. 


LEVEL 2

Definition:

Following development through Level 1 he/she is an experienced scientist (as defined) who plans and conducts scientific work without detailed supervision, but with guidance on unusual features and who is usually engaged on more responsible scientific assignments requiring substantial professional experience.


LEVEL 3

Definition:

A professional scientist performing duties requiring the application of mature scientific knowledge. With scope for individual accomplishment and coordination of more difficult assignments, the professional deals with problems for which it is necessary to modify established guides and devise new approaches.

The professional scientist may make some original contribution or apply new scientific approaches and techniques to the design or development of equipment or special aspects of products, facilities and buildings.

Recommendations may be reviewed for soundness of judgment but are usually regarded as technically accurate and feasible. The professional scientist makes responsible decisions on matters assigned, including the establishment of scientific standards and procedures, consults, recommends and advises in speciality science areas.

Work is carried out within broad guidelines requiring conformity with overall objectives, relative priorities and necessary cooperation with other units. Informed scientific guidance may be available.

The professional scientist outlines and assigns work, reviews it for technical accuracy and adequacy, and may plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of other professional and technical staff.


LEVEL 4

Definition:

A professional scientist required to perform scientific work involving considerable independence in approach, demanding a considerable degree of originality, ingenuity and judgment, and knowledge of more than one field of, or expertise (for example, acts as his/her organisation’s technical reference authority) in a particular field of science.

The professional scientist:

  • initiates or participates in short-range or long-range planning and makes independent decisions on scientific policies and procedures within an overall program
  • gives technical advice to management and operating departments
  • may take detailed technical responsibility for product development and provision of specialised scientific systems, facilities and functions
  • coordinates work programs
  • directs or advises on use of equipment and material.

The professional scientist makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, decides courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects, and may make recommendations involving large sums or long-range objectives.

Duties are assigned only in terms of broad objectives and are reviewed for policy, soundness of approach, accomplishment and general effectiveness.

The professional scientist supervises a group or groups including professional scientists and other staff, or exercises authority and technical control over a group of professional staff, in both instances engaged in complex scientific applications. 


LEVEL 5

Definition:

A professional scientist usually responsible for an scientific administrative function, directing several professional and other groups engaged in interrelated scientific responsibilities, or as a professional scientific consultant. Achieving recognition as an authority in an scientific field of major importance to the organisation.

The professional scientist independently conceives programs and problems to be investigated and participates in discussions determining basic operating policies, devising ways of reaching program objectives in the most economical manner and of meeting any unusual conditions affecting work progress.

The professional scientist makes responsible decisions on all matters, including the establishment of policies and expenditures of large sums of money and/or implementation of major programs, subject only to overall policy and financial controls.

The professional scientist receives administrative direction based on organisation policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and co-ordination with other functions.

The professional scientist reviews and evaluates technical work; selects, schedules, and co-ordinates to attain program objectives, and/or as administrator, makes decisions concerning selection, training, rating, discipline and remuneration of staff.

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The Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report

scientists_coverThe Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey is carried out by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia annually in conjunction with Science & Technology Australia (STA). The survey report provides the very latest information on remuneration of professional scientists in Australia.

The invitation to participate was forwarded to scientists by organisations belonging to STA, as well as to the scientific membership of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia. Nearly 1,800 completed questionnaires were returned by the many thousands of scientists offered an opportunity to participate.

 

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Report Sections

The Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey Report comprises the following sections:

  • Introduction
  • Annual Salary Movements
    • Comparative Indicators
    • Employment Sector
    • Scientific Discipline
    • ASCED Classification
  • Working Hours
  • Salaries
    • All Scientific Disciplines
    • Responsibility Level
    • Years of Professional Experience
    • State
    • Job Function
    • Highest Science Qualification
    • Number of Employees
    • Private Sector Turnover
    • Industry
    • ASCED Classification
  • Salaries by Branch of Science
    • Agricultural Science
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Science
    • Food Science & Technology
    • Geology/Geosciences
    • Marine Science
    • Medical Science
    • Microbiology
    • Physics
    • Surveying
    • Other disciplines
  • Sample Characteristics
  • Remuneration Terms & Statistics Used
  • Responsibility Level Definitions
  • Participating Organisations

 

Online Salary Calculator

Members of Transport and subscribers to the Report are able to access the survey results on the website, using the interactive Professional Scientist Salary Calculator.

Users can select a combination of position-related parameters and query the database to return specific remuneration levels related to that query. Parameters by which analysis may be performed include state, industry, qualification, years of experience, employment sector, scientific discipline and responsibility level.

Login to the Professional Scientist Salary Calculator.

How to Order

The report is published as a printed 84-page hard copy book which is forwarded by standard post, and an interactive online database accessible via the Transport website.

The report is not published in an emailable or downloadable soft copy format.

The report can be ordered online, via secure e-commerce, or if you prefer, you can download and print an order form, and submit it by fax or mail. Note, phone or email orders will not be accepted. All amounts shown are in Australian dollars ($AUD).

Transport members can further benefit by purchasing the report at 75% off the non-member price – however terms and conditions apply .

All purchasers should familiarise themselves with the Terms and Conditions of purchase before ordering.

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