There are both formal and informal means to finding employment in Australia. Online job resources are expanding quickly. With the extremely high level of Internet usage in Australia, the Internet is now arguably the best place to access employment information. However, it is important to not limit a job search to a single method. An effective job search in Australia will incorporate numerous methods because jobs are advertised in different ways and some jobs are not advertised in traditional forms at all. More than half of jobs filled are not advertised and are filled through referrals, or obtained using a direct approach by job seekers through networking. This is referred to as the "hidden job market" and is a very important aspect in the job search process. Quite often it is not what you know but who you know.

Online Job Sites

+Jobs Australia
http://www.au.plusjobs.com/home.shtml
+Jobs Australia is determined to help make the connection between Australian employers and the skilled employees needed to fill their available job positions. For more than three years, +Jobs Australia has distinguished itself as one of the leading job search databases with hundreds of new jobs added daily. Approximately 3,000 unique visitors use the site each day; it receives 19,600 pageviews daily as well.

Byron Employment Australia
http://employment.byron.com.au/
One of the first Internet employment sites in Australia, Byron Employment has job categories including IT, sales and marketing, science and technology, and communications. There is a listing of current jobs available by category. This website also provides links to leading recruitment agencies and has a job email service. Foreign jobseekers should follow the link on information for overseas candidates.