Discover popular Australian job websites for migrants and international applicants, plus tips for using SEEK, LinkedIn and recruiters effectively.
When you’re searching for work in a new country, one of the first questions is obvious:
Where do Australians actually find jobs?
There isn’t one answer.
Different employers use different channels, and a good Australian job search generally involves more than checking one website every morning.
SEEK
SEEK is one of Australia’s major employment marketplaces and a useful starting point across a wide range of industries.
Use search filters carefully and experiment with different job titles and keywords.
Job alerts can also help you see new opportunities quickly.
For many professional and corporate roles, LinkedIn is both a job board and a recruitment tool.
Recruiters can actively search for people whose profiles match their vacancies.
That means your LinkedIn profile matters even when you aren’t actively applying through LinkedIn.
Indeed Australia
Indeed can provide another source of vacancies across a broad range of occupations and employment types.
As with any large job platform, focus on relevance rather than simply increasing application numbers.
Employer Career Pages
Know which organisations you’d genuinely like to work for?
Check their careers pages directly.
Some employers encourage candidates to join talent communities or register for job alerts.
Recruitment Agencies
Don’t forget recruiters.
Recruitment agencies fill a significant number of Australian vacancies, and specialist recruiters can be particularly useful when they understand your profession or industry.
Make sure you look for recruiters that recruit for roles in the areas you actually want to work in. An Engineering recruiter will not be able to help you for a sales role for example.
Government Employment Websites
Federal, state and local government employers have their own recruitment channels and application processes.
If government employment interests you, research the relevant official careers portals for the location and level of government you’re targeting.
The Website Isn’t the Strategy
This is the part many international job seekers miss.
Finding the advertisement is only the beginning.
You still need to decide whether the job is genuinely suitable, tailor your application appropriately and communicate your experience effectively.
That’s why our complete guide to getting a job in Australia focuses on the broader job search process rather than simply telling you where to find advertisements.
Finally?
Use multiple channels.
Set alerts.
Build recruiter relationships.
Keep LinkedIn current.
Most importantly, focus on the right opportunities rather than trying to apply for every available vacancy.
