Health and safety professionals to receive large pay increases in 2013

HSE and OHS professionals will receive large salary increases in 2013, according to the latest Global Salary Survey from specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

A senior HSE advisor is tipped to enjoy salary increases of up to 13%, while HSE managers, advisors and administrators are all expecting to receive increases of up to 10%. An experienced OHS consultant can demand up to 25% more in 2013, with these professionals expected to be paid up to $200k.

Matthew Haynes, Robert Walters manager of mining and resources recruitment explains, "2012 was a tough year for mining and resources recruitment, as most hiring plans were dependant on commodity prices.

However, as occupational health, safety and environment professionals are a statutory requirement for any site, job levels remained consistent. As the market stabilises and projects come back online, the demand for these professionals is expected to further increase, and competition for the most experienced candidates will be fierce."

The survey also found;

Despite the slowdown in recruitment activity there were still skill shortages, particularly of technical services at site candidates, longwall professionals and skilled mining managers

The CSG industry will continue to hire skilled experienced professionals, as investment in this industry continues

The most in demand professionals are set to include CSG specialists, geologists, metallurgists, and exploration professionals. However, salary levels are expected to generally remain stable, as many projects were put on hold

Now in its 14th year, the Robert Walters Global Salary Survey is the most comprehensive of its kind. Compiled by the company's dedicated research team and covering all 24 countries and disciplines in which Robert Walters specialises, the latest edition offers an overview of salaries and recruitment trends from 2012, as well as those expected in 2013.

For more information please contact Lillian Hafez on +61 2 8289 3237 or lillian.hafez@robertwalters.com.au.

About Robert Walters

Robert Walters is one of the world's leading global recruitment consultancies, specialising in the placement of permanent, contract and temporary positions across all levels of seniority. Our teams of professional consultants are renowned for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional recruitment consultancy services. Using a flexible approach to recruitment, we are committed to matching client needs to candidate aspirations to create mutual benefit for both. In Australia we have offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Chatswood, Melbourne, Parramatta, Perth and Sydney.