IT reference assignments (RIVIT) – modernization of the special IT contracts

Objective

As the existing special IT contracts no longer meet current developments and expectations in IT, making the search for skilled staff more difficult, a project was started at the BMKÖS to modernize the IT reference assignments (RIVIT).

Approach

• Research of the IT labour market and capture of corresponding benchmarks along various dimensions (industry, field of activity, responsibility, etc.).
• Identification of the market-relevant IT roles for the federal administration and backing them with a portfolio of activities.
• Creation of focus areas per role and their adaptation to the IT labour market.
• Development of evaluation groups (“RIVIT levels”) and a transparent salary scheme adapted to labour-market benchmarks.
• Finalization of the remuneration structures with additional aspects such as leadership allowances.
• Rollout of the new RIVIT scheme across all ministries of the Austrian federal administration.

Result

• Successful implementation of a new contract scheme for the federal administration.
• Faster hiring of IT professionals and an increased hiring rate.
• Sustainably increased attractiveness of public employers in IT.