Jobs, Employment & Careers @ MyCareer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to post a job?

From 1 July 2013 placing an online job listing with MyCareer.com.au is absolutely free. Your job listing will run for an initial period of 30 days and then can be reposted if you require. This applies to all jobs that are posted to MyCareer.com.au including jobs we recieve though Self-Service, recruiter and corporate uploaders and other sources.

Free job advertising, what’s the catch?

There isn’t one! We want to make sure our job searchers have access to as many jobs as possible and allowing free listings on the site let’s us do this.

How can I upgrade my ad?

There are no upgrades or premiums available to purchase. The following are no longer available to purchase on MyCareer.com.au:

  • Job Packs
  • AdSavers
  • Priority Listings
  • Priority Listing Subscriptions
  • Enhanced Listings
  • Subscriptions
  • Job Templates
  • Company Profiles
  • Automatic 7 day Refresh

Instead the new standard listing on MyCareer.com.au has been improved to include bullet points, 3 categories and a logo. So from 1 July 2013:

  • An online job listing appearing on MyCareer.com.au for an initial period of 30 days
  • You can repost your online job listing after 30 days
  • Your listing will show in up to 3 categories
  • Your text can include up to 3 search bullet points
  • Your company logo can be included in the listing
  • Unlimited text and editing of your online listing

Can any job role be advertised?

Yes, as long as it abides by the Fairfax Employment Classified Job Advertisement Policy. We reserve the right to refuse material or remove any listing which we believe does not adhere to our policy. The policy has been designed to ensure our site users have the best experience possible.

Why has the self employed sector been removed?

Fairfax Employment connects candidates with legitimate, specific jobs from advertisers all across Australia that have a specific salary and location of work. Business opportunities - including work from home, franchise, join a modelling/casting agency and attendance courses and events are not suitable for our job searchers.

I am a lapsed customer, will my MyCareer Trade login work?

Yes, your login will still work in the same way as before. If you have forgotten your login details click on the forgotten password link on the login page. You will then need to provide the email address you registered with and a reset password email will be sent to you shortly.

Can I edit my listing once it is live?

You can edit your online listing at any time by logging into your Trade Admin Centre account. Click on the “Manage Ads” tab to see all of your ads. Then click the “Edit button” next to the listing you want to change. Changes will be updated quickly.

Is there a limit to how big my online job listing can be?

There is no limit on the size of the ad, so you can enter as much detail as you wish.

How do I remove my website listing?

You can remove your website listing at any time by logging into your Trade Admin Centre account. Click on the “Manage Ads” tab to see all of your ads, then click on the “Remove” button next to the listing you want to remove.

Can I find out how many people have viewed my online listing?

Yes. Simply click on the “Manage Ads” tab in the Trade Admin Centre to see all of your listings. Beside each ad are the statistics of how many people have viewed and applied to each of them.

How long will it take my listing to appear on the website?

Listings placed on MyCareer.com.au are reviewed to ensure they adhere to our advertising policies, please note in some cases there may be a delay in publishing your ad.

What if I don’t find someone within 30 days? Can I post my job listing again?

Yes, you can repost the same job for free if you have not successfully filled the vacancy after 30 days.

Can I post the same job numerous times on the website to increase my chances of finding someone?

No, you should only post your job listing on the website once. Please be aware that the website will be monitored to ensure there are not multiple listings of the same job.

I am not receiving any enquiries. What am I doing wrong?

There are a number of factors to consider if you are not getting the response you would like:

  • Have you included important details such as salary and location?
  • Have you included details of your company including staff culture and employee benefits?
  • Have you included as many appropriate contact details as possible?
  • Use bullet points to highlight the key benefits of the position
  • Have you placed your advert within the correct sector(s)?

How do I create a Company Profile?

Company Profiles will no longer be offered as an option for new advertisers on MyCareer.com.au. Exisitng Company Profiles will remain live on the MyCareer.com.au website.

How can I make changes to my Company Profile?

Log in to Trade Admin and click on the My Details tab. From there you can edit your company details.

How do I get a Job Template made?

From 1 July 2013, new templates will not be available.

How can I make changes to my Job Template?

From 1 July 2013, templates updates will not be available.

How will my advert look like after the 1 July 2013?