Digital

What digital roles does Parity Consulting recruit for?

• Parity Consulting recruits across the full digital spectrum, from specialist and coordinator level through to Head of Digital, GM Digital and Chief Digital Officer. Roles include:

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• - Digital Manager, UX/UI Manager, Digital Experience Manager

• - CX Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, AEO/GEO/SEO Manager

• - Marketing Automation, Social Media Manager, CRM Manager

• - Community Manager, Digital Producer, Performance Marketing Manager

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• We place both permanent and contract professionals across financial services, fintech, technology, government and professional services.

What does a UX/UI Manager earn in Australia?

• According to Parity Consulting's FY2026-27 Salary Guide:

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• - UX/UI Managers earn between $140,000 and $160,000 across most sectors

• - Asset and Wealth Management roles range up to $170,000

• - Contract day rates sit around $850 per day

• - 65% of UX/UI Managers are eligible for a bonus, averaging $12,000

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• Figures exclude superannuation and bonus.

What does a Digital Marketing Manager earn in Australia?

• According to Parity Consulting's FY2026-27 Salary Guide:

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• Cross-industry median sits at $140,000-$160,000

• - Tech B2C and Asset and Wealth roles sit toward the top of that range

• - Contract day rates are $800 per day

• - 65% are eligible for a bonus, averaging $15,000

What does a Head of Digital earn in Australia?

• According to Parity Consulting's FY2026-27 Salary Guide:

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• - Head of Digital roles earn between $200,000 and $260,000 depending on sector and scope

• - Banking and financial services sit at $220,000-$240,000

• - Asset and Wealth Management reaches $230,000-$260,000

• - Contract day rates are around $1,200 per day

• - 81% are eligible for a bonus, averaging $48,000

What does a CX Manager earn in Australia?

• According to Parity Consulting's FY2026-27 Salary Guide:

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• - CX Managers earn between $125,000 and $150,000 across most sectors

• - Government and professional services roles sit at $110,000-$130,000

• - Contract day rates are around $800 per day

• - 57% are eligible for a bonus, averaging $13,000

What is the current state of the digital talent market in Australia?

• The digital talent market in 2026-2027 has more candidates available than at any point in the past three years, driven by:

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• - Tech sector redundancies and role compression

• - Consolidation of digital functions across many organisations

• - Increased candidate availability at UX, CX and digital leadership levels

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• For hiring managers, this creates a genuine opportunity to access experienced talent that would not have been reachable 18 months ago. The challenge is identifying the right person efficiently from a larger and more competitive field. Parity Consulting tracks the digital talent market across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and can provide current benchmarking as part of any hiring brief.

Does Parity recruit contract digital professionals?

• Yes. Parity Consulting places both permanent and contract digital professionals. Contract day rates in the digital discipline range from:

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• - $550 per day for specialist roles

• - $900 per day for Senior Manager level

• - $1,200 per day for Head of Digital level

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• Contract engagements are common for UX/UI projects, digital transformation programmes, campaign delivery and CX initiatives where organisations need specialist capability for a defined period.

• Full salary data is published in Parity Consulting's FY2026-27 Salary Guide

What sectors does Parity recruit digital professionals for?

• Parity Consulting places digital professionals across:

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• - Financial services, fintech and insurance

• - Technology and high-growth SaaS businesses

• - Government and public sector

• - Professional services

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• Our consultants have deep networks across both regulated industries, where digital transformation is often large-scale and complex, and high-growth technology businesses where product and digital functions are closely integrated.

What is the difference between a Digital Marketing Manager and an AEO/GEO/SEO Manager?

• A Digital Marketing Manager typically oversees:

• - Paid and organic digital channels

• - Campaign strategy and digital performance broadly

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• An AEO/GEO/SEO Manager specialises in search visibility, covering:

• - Traditional SEO

• - Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

• - Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)

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• Both are now listed as distinct roles in the FY2026-27 Parity Consulting Salary Guide, reflecting growing demand for search specialists as organisations adapt to AI-driven search behaviour.

How long does it take to hire a digital professional through Parity?

• Timelines vary by seniority and role type:

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• - Most digital placements complete within 3-6 weeks from brief to accepted offer

• - Head of Digital and Chief Digital Officer searches typically take 6-10 weeks

• - Contract specialists in UX/UI, CX and digital marketing can often be placed within 1-2 weeks

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• Parity's time-to-hire reflects active candidate relationships maintained across all digital disciplines, rather than responding to job board applications.