Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yea standard MX12 package. But I don't think 16 months is conservative, more like a little bit high as the average past few years is about 15.5 months. For average performer total package is 15-16 months through economic cycle.

4.5k salary means HR apply a 50% discount to your experience, otherwise with your honours degree & 5 years work exp shouldn't end up getting only a MX12 manager package. Typical degree civil servant get promoted to MX12 after 1 year of service.