The way job seekers search for work in Australia has changed dramatically since the start of the twenty-first century. Prior to the internet days, job seeking all took place by viewing the classifieds in the local newspaper primarily or checking the positions vacant on the boards in Centrelink or various Job Network establishments. These days, the majority of peoples’ job-seeking efforts take place online.
The internet provides convenience, it can be accessed 24/7 and new jobs are uploaded and advertised in real-time at any time of the day or night. Job hunters can filter the search results to hone in on more targeted job search queries and there is the ability to schedule notifications, so you can be notified immediately by email or text when a new position that matches your criteria is advertised on the site.
A variety of job search sites is where you can find jobs online in Australia and there are quite a few to choose from. Some are generic in nature, in that they cater to all different industries. Some job search websites like AcademicJobs are focused on industry niches and specific careers. If you can find a site that’s dedicated to your particular industry, that can have its benefits but there’s nothing wrong with the general job search websites.
Let’s take a closer look at just some of the best job search websites available for Aussie job seekers to take advantage of.
Gumtree
Gumtree is a website that’s available in many different countries and is very popular in Australia. It’s a general-purpose website designed for people to advertise all sorts of different things and it’s totally free to do so.
Gumtree Australia has a job search directory embedded in the platform and over recent years, the number of jobs and career opportunities being advertised has grown considerably.
If you’re looking for an online job search platform that’s easy to use and makes it super easy to contact the advertiser, then give Gumtree Jobs a try.
Seek
Seek considers itself Australia’s number one employment marketplace. Whether that is indeed true or not is subjective but it’s certainly a comprehensive job search portal that has proven popular with both employers and employees over the years.
The Seek website is divided into two sites; one for job seekers and the other for employers. It has a robust and intuitive search functionality and you can refine your search criteria via a number of different filters.
There is also a section of the site that offers career advice, which can be very handy.
Government Job Hubs
As the name suggests, this job search hub is run by the government and offers a variety of resources for job seekers. There is even a special hub on the website specifically designed to help mature-aged job seekers find employment.
To search for jobs on the website, simply click on the “Find Employers Hiring Now” tab and perform a search for your industry, job description and location.
The site is just as much a job search resource as it is a platform to search for work, so it’s well worth visiting.
Indeed
Indeed claims to advertise millions of jobs on its website, but keep in mind that Indeed is available in many different countries, so be sure to tap into the Australian version of the site.
When you open up the home page, you are greeted with a rather simplistic-looking search form, but once you input basic information into the search fields, you will then be given more options to refine your search criteria.
The home page also features the most popular searches and these can be a handy shortcut for your job search efforts.
MAXConnect Jobs
This is a job matching tool offered by employment services provider, Max Solutions. The company also operates as a Jobactive provider, to offer intensive help to the unemployed so they can find a job.
The MAXConnect Jobs platform gives members of Max Solutions priority access to thousands of listed jobs with their employment partners.
The Takeaway
If you’re looking for a job in Australia, you can do it all online. This article has spoken about just a few online job search sites but there are more to explore.
