You're assuming that 'possibly' applicants with a better aptitude for the job were dissuaded by the training salary.
I've seen forums other than PPRuNe where people have said exactly that. The jobs at BoM are the same, the people that might make good observers are applying for forecaster jobs instead, because of the money, and end up missing out. BoM, by the way, pay relocation costs for their new trainees.
I'm sure Airservices isn't the only employer who's recruiters are hamstrung by their managers' out of touch ideas.
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Can't help thinking I know you from somewhere
