Hiring for Projects, Strategy & Change in Australia
Demand for transformation talent remained cautious but steady in 2025. Permanent hiring slowed, particularly in Sydney, as organisations tightened budgets and became more selective with headcount.
Recruitment processes lengthened as decision makers sought greater assurance before hiring, but demand remained strong where skills were scarce. Regulatory and compliance-led initiatives continue to drive hiring, particularly across operational resilience, third-party risk, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and AML Tranche 2.
In-Demand Projects, Strategy & Change Roles in Australia
- Program and Project Managers
- Business Analysts and Change Managers
- Portfolio Governance Leads and PMO Specialists
- Strategy Managers
In-Demand Projects, Strategy & Change Skills in Australia
- Regulatory change delivery (CPS 230, AML Tranche 2, privacy reforms)
- Supplier and third-party risk management
- Operational resilience planning
- Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure expertise
- Business process re-engineering capability
- Strong stakeholder management, benefits realisation, and assurance/reporting skills that build executive confidence in program delivery
Up, Down, or Flat? Projects, Strategy & Change Salary Trends in Australia
Salaries across Projects, Strategy & Change have largely plateaued, with organisations choosing flexibility over permanent salary growth. Contractor rates have remained stable, with targeted uplifts where niche expertise or immediate availability is required.
Projects, Strategy & Change Salaries in Australia
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| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | Low | Median | High |
Program Manager Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,500 | |
Program Director Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $1,400 | $1,600 | $1,800 | |
Project Manager (Projects 2m - 5m) Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $950 | $1,050 | $1,100 | |
Senior Project Manager (Projects 5m - 10m) Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,200 | |
PMO Analyst Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $750 | $800 | $900 | |
PMO Manager Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $950 | $1,100 | $1,200 | |
Agile Coach Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,300 | |
Scrum Master Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $900 | $1,000 | $1,200 | |
Senior Process Improvement Manager (Senior / Master Black Belt) Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,300 | |
Process Improvement Manager (Black Belt) Daily rate |
Project Management | Sydney | $850 | $950 | $1,200 | |
Change Analyst Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $700 | $850 | $900 | |
Change Manager Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $950 | $1,050 | $1,100 | |
Senior Change Manager Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,200 | |
Change Lead Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,400 | |
Head of Change Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,600 | |
Communication Manager Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $900 | $1,000 | $1,100 | |
Learning and Development Consultant Daily rate |
Change Management | Sydney | $750 | $900 | $1,100 | |
Business Process Analyst Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $750 | $800 | $850 | |
Business Analyst Manager Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,300 | |
Lead Business Analyst Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,250 | |
Senior Business Analyst Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $900 | $950 | $1,100 | |
Business Analyst Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $800 | $950 | $1,000 | |
Project Officers / Coordinators Daily rate |
Business Analysis | Sydney | $650 | $800 | $900 |
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