Employment Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Employment Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $75,000. That sits 28% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 14th percentile in Brisbane ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Employment Consultant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $75,000
Median: $65,000
Apr $67k
May $65k
↓ Trending down

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $65,000 – $75,000
Overall $65k–$75k Mid $65k–$75k $63k $65k $68k $71k $74k $77k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (+1 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Employment Consultants in Brisbane earned $65,000 in May, down $2,000 from April across 21 listings (up 1). The 15% spread from $65k to $75k is the tightest in the dataset, reflecting a highly standardised pay band aligned to government employment services contracts. At 28% below Brisbane's all-roles median, this is well below market. Sydney pays identically at $65,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Employment Consultant in Brisbane?
Employment Consultants in Brisbane earn $65,000 to $65,000 at the mid level (21 listings), indicating essentially no spread at entry. The role is largely government-contract funded through Workforce Australia, and pay bands are determined by service provider contract rates rather than open market negotiation.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
At $65,000 and 28% below Brisbane's all-roles median, this is a below-market salary. The standardised nature of employment services funding means individual negotiation has limited scope. The role does offer structured career progression into case management and team leader functions, which can reach $75,000 to $85,000.
How much does a Senior Employment Consultant make in Brisbane?
Employment Consultant roles in Brisbane cap around $75,000. Moving into a Team Leader or Service Manager function within a Workforce Australia or NDIS provider can reach $80,000 to $90,000. The government funding model constrains pay growth within this function more than in most other professional services roles.

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Employment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 —
Sydney $65,000 ~same

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.