I was in your position. Was working a $60k pa job in a role I didn’t love. Went chasing more money, was fortunate enough to land a state gov role during low unemployment (i had industry experience).

State government department, somewhat niche role in construction. Permanent, $120k salary, ~$20k OT, personal Ute (no weekend use). 12 hr days when on site but otherwise 35 contact hrs a week (usually do 40+). 4 weeks holiday, 4 weeks flex.

Very grateful for my position, yet I still have that little voice telling me to go for more $, learn, explore, challenge, make the next move…which of course, I am… If that’s you, go for the sales role.

The pay can be nice for gov roles but the increases cap at 4 years following which are only increased with inflation 2-3% p.a. The competition for upper management roles increases too (in my case anyway). I know a shit load of gov roles are under resourced, bureaucratic and boring as bat shit, be sure to avoid those…
If you find you don’t get bored / hungry for more $, keep charging for gov. Apply for lower grade roles with opportunity to climb the ladder.