'Find a Job' provides you with a number of ways to search for jobs - any job anywhere in Australia. You can start from the Home page or from the Find a job page.

To find a job

Home page

From the Home page select a state or territory by either clicking on the map or selecting a location from the list beside it. This will take you to a map of that state or territory.

1. Select the region/s of interest and then the Search button. To get more results from your search check the box called Include jobs from other boards. This will bring up jobs listed on other websites as well as those lodged on JobSearch.
2. The Select occupation page will display with a list of occupations and the numbers of jobs available within your region in each occupation. Select an occupation category to bring up a list of specific occupations.
3. Select the specific occupations that interest you and select Search. This will bring up the jobs in the specific occupations you selected.

Advanced search

This search is ideal for users who, rather than browsing through long lists of jobs, want to find particular jobs straight up. You can experiment with different methods to find one that gives you the results you need.

Choose at least one of the criteria on the top part of the page. You are able to add more criteria to refine your search if you wish. The Find jobs button is located at the bottom of the page.

New jobs

Find the jobs in your region that have been posted within the last 48 hours. Choose the region you wish to search, then select New jobs in the Occupation category list. Your search results will display.

Jobs by occupation

There are three steps to this search outlined in the tracker bar at the top of the screen. Follow these steps, selecting the information from the links provided.

Jobs by location

There are three steps to this search outlined in the tracker bar at the top of the screen. Follow these steps, selecting the information form the links provided.

Jobs by postcode

Follow the four steps outlined in the tracker bar at the top of the page. At step 1 you can either enter the postcode you wish to search, or select a region then search the postcodes listed in that region. Once you have selected an occupation you are able to browse the jobs that match the criteria you have chosen.

Search results

The jobs are listed with a summary of details and a link to more details. You can re-order the list using the pick list and Sort button at the top of the page. The list will display up to 10 jobs at a time to a maximum of 100 jobs for any one search. To progress through the list use the Next and Previous buttons located at the top and bottom of the page.

Use the link attached to the job title to find out more details about each job, including information on how to apply. From here there is an option to be notified via email of similar jobs.

Use the Back to search results button to navigate back to your list of jobs.

Quick search

Located on the Home page, Quick search gives you the fastest way to find jobs with JobSearch. You have five options to find jobs:

• enter a keyword
• enter a postcode
• select a region
• select an occupation
• a combination of the above.

Select the Find jobs button and your search results will display. A maximum of 100 jobs will display for any one search.

Further information

For further information, please read our job seeker blog.

For help using JobSearch, contact the Job Seeker Hotline 13 62 68.