Australian job hunting rewards a structured approach. Start with SEEK for volume, apply directly where a company advertises on its own careers page, and treat every application asking for selection criteria as a small project of its own. Keep your referees informed before you name them. Australien: The portal and strategy recommendations below are adapted to the Australian job market.
The most important job boards in Australia (Australien)
SEEK Australia
Australia's largest job board, used by recruiters in every sector – strong for permanent roles, and it lets you save searches and get alerts.
Indeed Australia
The Australian arm of the global aggregator: useful for volume, casual and contract work, and for comparing salary ranges before you apply.
LinkedIn Jobs Australia
Widely used in Australia for professional and government roles – recruiters and hiring managers do look at profiles before shortlisting.
Jora Australia
Widely used in Australia for professional and government roles – recruiters and hiring managers do look at profiles before shortlisting.
Workforce Australia
Official job portal of the Federal Employment Agency. Especially many listings in the public sector and from public employers.
Specialized platforms
Tech & IT
- • Wellfound: start-ups and product teams
- • Seek Tech: IT and engineering roles
- • Dice: contract and engineering roles
Creative & Design
- • ArtsHub: arts, culture and media jobs
- • Behance: designers and studios
- • Pedestrian Group careers: digital media and marketing
Students & Graduates
- • Prosple Australia: graduate programmes and internships
- • GradAustralia: graduate employers and reviews
- • APS Jobs: Australian Public Service roles
Remote & Freelance
- • We Work Remotely: remote-first teams
- • Remote.co: remote roles across industries
- • FlexJobs: vetted flexible and remote jobs
Effective search strategies
1 Set up job alerts
Create job alerts with your search criteria on the most important platforms. This way you receive new matching job listings directly by email every day and never miss an opportunity.
2 Use advanced search filters
Use filters such as location, salary, contract type (full-time/part-time), home office options and experience level to find suitable positions in a targeted way.
3 Apply directly on company websites
Many companies publish positions first on their own career page. Research your target companies and regularly visit their career sections.
4 Network on LinkedIn and in your industry
A large share of Australian roles are filled through referrals. Keep your profile current, stay in touch with former colleagues and let people know what you are looking for before the advert appears.
Application tips
Apply quickly
Apply within the first 48 hours after publication. Early applications are often given preferential treatment.
Tailor your cover letter
Do not use a standard cover letter. Tailor each application individually to the position and the company.
Use keywords
Integrate keywords from the job posting into your CV to convince ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
Send a follow-up
After 1-2 weeks without a response, you can politely follow up. This shows your genuine interest in the position.
Useful tools & apps
Huntr / Notion
Organize applications and track their status
Glassdoor
Company reviews and salary comparisons
Google Alerts
Notifications for specific job titles or companies
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