I believe ASA should adopt some benchmarking, in accordance with worlds best practice, and in the spirit of globalisation. Having to compete internationally is a tough business. I see there are vacancies at Eurocontrol: a validated controller with about 5 years exp. there earns about $165K AUD NET.
Oman looking for Area Controllers: 5 years exp offering $168K AUD NET.
Seeing a trend?
If you have US entry rights, FAA offering $160K AUD NET.
The grass is pretty green.
The sad thing is ASA managers think they are being really clever, treating the staff like this. When will their tax-payer funded MBA's get to the part about 'intellectual capital'?
And working o/s, you don't have to talk to ULM.