The Best Job Search Resources in Australia

The Best Job Search Resources in Australia

Online job boards and resources are a huge part of today’s job market in Australia. 

With these resources, you can find new professional opportunities and connect with potential employers more easily than ever before. Plus, knowing your way around the key sites will make your job search more efficient.

With almost 80% of employees in Australia looking for or considering a new role in the coming year, it’s important to understand the resources available as the job market becomes more competitive. 

In this guide, we take you through the top online job boards in Australia, plus other platforms and tools you can use to expand your professional network and help land your dream role.

 Online Job Boards in Australia

SEEK

SEEK has been the number one Australian job search portal since it was founded in 1997. It’s a free-to-use platform where you can search for vacancies and access advice and guidance. As a popular platform, it receives a lot of traffic and there are over 150,000 job listings on the site at any time.

You can filter your search by:

• Location, 
• Industry
• Work type
• Salary

You can also set up alerts to hear about opportunities tailored to your experience and expertise. 

 Adzuna

Adzuna launched in Australia in 2013 and prides itself on being a “straight-shooting job search engine” that takes the complications out of a job hunt by filtering out irrelevant listings and highlighting tailored search results. 

With a strong focus on using candidate-matching technology and an extensive filtering tool, Azduna’s goal is to help you find the right role as soon as possible.

You can also use their ValueMyCV tool to get an idea of how much you should earn based on your experience.

 CareerOne

CareerOne is an Australian job search resource where jobseekers can seek new professional opportunities. 

Creating a profile allows you to showcase your skills, experiences and preferences in line with the positions you’re looking for. Then, CareerOne’s matchmaking software finds and shares vacancies that are tailored more specifically to your requirements.

 Indeed Australia

Indeed is known all over the world as a resource for job searching. Its Australian branch first launched in 2013 and today it has millions of monthly visitors searching for their next employment opportunity. It has a dedicated section for career advice and a search tool to explore the average salary in your industry.

Indeed’s popularity means it offers a comprehensive selection of job listings that can be filtered according to your requirements.

 EthicalJobs

If you’re looking for opportunities in the not-for-profit and charity sector, EthicalJobs connects employees with organisations that have a positive social and environmental impact in Australia. This includes organisations that “contribute to a more equitable, more just or more sustainable world,” or roles with an ethical focus in any organisation.

EthicalJobs posts listings at every level, from volunteer work to senior-level management roles in the not-for-profit and charity sectors. They also provide specific ethical career advice on their blog.

 LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the largest professional platform in the world – and it offers much more than just a job board. 

The main focus of LinkedIn is building connections and networking. As well as expanding your network, you can use the job search tool to find your next position and interact directly with recruiters in your industry.

In a recent blog post, we explored how you can optimise your LinkedIn presence for your next job hunt, from setting up your profile to interacting with prospective employers. LinkedIn recently found that 73% of Australian employers use social media in their recruitment process, so LinkedIn is a vital resource for jobseekers.

 Recruitment Agencies

For expert advice, jobseekers can contact recruitment agencies to optimise their job search. These agencies have built-in knowledge, networks and contacts with employers across the country. While some help you find positions across a diverse range of industries, other recruitment agencies specialise in a particular field.

Working with a recruitment agency provides advice and guidance, access to professional opportunities, and saves time in the long run. There are thousands of recruitment agencies in Australia, so take some time to carry out research and decide which one is the best fit for you.

Here are the top recruitment agencies in Australia:

•       Hays Australia
•       Robert Half
•       Hudson
•       Randstad
•       Michael Page

 Professional Networking

Finally, find out about the local and industry-specific professional networking opportunities available to you. 

These could be groups in your local community or online through social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook. Professional associations will often host networking groups and industry conferences, which are a key way to meet new people in your field.

For example, Meetup is a platform where you can search for opportunities to meet industry colleagues and professionals and expand your local network.

Building an online network via LinkedIn will also alert you to online networking groups and industry-specific events. Online groups are ideal if there is a lack of in-person networking opportunities in your area.

We hope this guide has highlighted some of the resources that can help you in your job search.  Whether you’re actively looking for a new role or just trying to build connections, an online presence can open up new professional opportunities.

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