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Whether you are new to Australia, planning a move, or taking the next step in your career, setting up instant job alerts on your phone helps you apply first and stay ahead. This guide shows you exactly how to create real-time job notifications using Australia’s most popular job platforms, plus smart automation tips to ensure you only see relevant roles.
Quick ways to get job alerts on your phone #
- Install leading job apps (SEEK, Indeed, LinkedIn, Workforce Australia) and enable push notifications.
- Create saved searches with precise filters (title, location, salary, work type) and switch on alerts.
- Set email alerts; use your mail app’s push notifications for instant delivery.
- Use Google Alerts and (where available) RSS feeds via Feedly for company-specific roles.
- Automate with IFTTT or Zapier to turn emails or feeds into notifications.
- Adjust iOS/Android notification settings so job apps can alert you promptly.
Use Australia’s top job platforms #
SEEK #
- Download the SEEK app and sign in.
- Search by keywords (e.g., “registered nurse”, “business analyst”), location (city, state, or remote), salary and work type.
- Tap “Save” or “Save search”, then enable notifications; choose daily or real-time alerts.
- Refine with filters such as “date posted” to prioritise fresh roles.
Indeed #
- Use the Indeed app or website, set your search, then toggle “Get job alerts for this search”.
- Filter by job type, salary range, and location radius to keep alerts relevant.
- Turn on app notifications and email alerts for different searches (e.g., CBD vs. suburbs).
LinkedIn Jobs #
- In the LinkedIn app, search for roles and locations in Australia and tap “Create alert”.
- Set frequency (daily/weekly) and choose notifications via app/email.
- Enable “Open to work” and follow target companies for immediate updates when they post new roles.
Workforce Australia #
- Create a profile, run a targeted search, then save it and turn on alerts.
- Ideal for location-specific and entry-level roles across sectors.
APS Jobs (Australian Public Service) #
- Set alerts for federal government roles by classification, agency, and location.
Jora, GradConnection and EthicalJobs #
https://au.jora.com/ | https://au.gradconnection.com/ | https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/
- Jora: Broad coverage; create email and app alerts for different keywords.
- GradConnection: Great for students and recent graduates; set alerts by discipline and state.
- EthicalJobs: For NFP and purpose-driven roles; subscribe to categories or keywords.
Automate alerts beyond job boards #
- Google Alerts: Create alerts for company + role (e.g., “BHP data analyst jobs”) and deliver to your email: https://www.google.com/alerts.
- RSS + Feedly: Where job boards offer RSS feeds, add them to Feedly and enable notifications.
- IFTTT or Zapier: Trigger a phone notification when an email with “New job” or specific keywords arrives: https://ifttt.com/ | https://zapier.com/.
- Gmail filters: Label job-alert emails and set your mail app to push notifications for that label.
Make your alerts laser-focused #
- Use specific keywords: “registered nurse emergency”, “senior full-stack developer”, “CPA accountant”.
- Boolean operators: Where supported, try “(developer OR engineer) AND (React OR Angular) AND Sydney”.
- Location and radius: Target CBDs, business parks, or remote-friendly roles; set a 5–25 km radius.
- Salary and seniority: Filter by pay bands and experience to reduce noise.
- Multiple alerts: Create separate alerts for each city/suburb or specialisation (e.g., “perioperative”, “aged care”).
- Tune frequency: Real-time for hot markets; daily or weekly summaries for broader searches.
- Review and refine: Delete or pause noisy alerts; add exclusions where possible.
Enable notifications on your device #
- iPhone/iPad: Settings > Notifications > Select SEEK/Indeed/LinkedIn > Allow Notifications, enable Lock Screen and Banners. See Apple guidance: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201925.
- Android: Settings > Notifications > App notifications > Choose your job apps and enable relevant categories (e.g., Job Alerts). See Android help: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9079661?hl=en.
If you need visa sponsorship or are moving to Australia #
- Add terms like “visa sponsorship”, “482”, or “sponsorship available” to alerts, and consider remote/hybrid filters as a pathway.
- For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), study options, and migration guidance, speak with Skills Campus to align your qualifications with Australian job requirements.
FAQs #
- Are job alerts free? Yes—SEEK, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Workforce Australia provide free alerts.
- Can I get SMS alerts? Most platforms use app push or email; SMS is uncommon in Australia.
- How many alerts can I create? Varies by platform; many allow multiple saved searches.
- Why am I not receiving alerts? Check you saved the search, notifications are allowed in-app and at device level, and emails aren’t in spam.
Next steps #
Set up a few highly targeted alerts today, then refine over a week based on the roles you receive. If you want tailored help mapping your skills to Australian job markets, Skills Campus can support your study pathways, Recognition of Prior Learning, and migration planning.
Explore more at https://skillscampus.com.au/ or speak with our team: https://skillscampus.com.au/contact
