Sent in my application and was told that their expected budget is around 3.5++. Told them my expected is actually 5k but since this is a ‘public/govt’ sector Im okay to drop my expected to 4.5k- range. After a week of waiting, I was notified that I am being shortlisted. Does that mean that in the event I passed the interview(s), I will get what I asked for? (i.e. my 4.5k- range).

Secondly, given that this is a 1 year contract role, will I be eligible for their PB/VB/AWS/related bonuses? Can anyone shed some light from their own experiences in a contract role? And also benefits such as Days of AL, hybrid arrangements or any other form of benefits.

P.S. The role I applied for is a Analyst/Tech related role, not adminstrative etc.