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Software Engineer Job Boards

Discover the best software engineer job boards for employers in Australia.
By Paul Peters, Updated 31 Dec 2023
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Software engineers are among the top earners in the Australian IT industry and are in high demand. Despite the impact of Covid-19, the industry has continued to grow, thanks to the job's remote working benefits and the rise of e-commerce.

To stay ahead of the competition and attract the best software engineers Australia has to offer, employers will need to act fast. Fill vacant software engineer jobs with our list of the top job boards in Australia. We've combined free and paid options to help streamline the process of sourcing applicants.

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Best Software Engineer Job Boards:

Rank

Job Board

Pricing*

1.EngineeringCareer

From A$210.00 +GST /post.

2.TechSydney Job Board

Free.

3.Young Engineers Australia Jobs Board

Free.

4.Freelancer

Project-dependent.

5.Codeable

Free and paid options.

6.Dice

From US$495.00 /post.

7.Guru

Free and paid options.

8.Upwork

Free and paid options.

9.Authentic Jobs

From US$149.00 /mo.

10.SEEK

Paid options.

11.CareerOne

Free and paid options.

12.Workforce Australia

Free.

13.Jora

Free and paid options.

14.Indeed

Free and paid options.

15.LinkedIn

Free and paid options.

*Companies may offer discounted rates for monthly, annual, and bulk packages. Non-Australian clients may be exempt from paying GST.

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FAQs:

What are the best job boards for hiring software engineers in Australia?

Where can I find freelance software engineers in Australia?

Where can I find a software engineer in Australia?

How much do software engineers earn in Australia?

There is a very wide price range that is influenced by factors such as the education and experience of the software engineer, the size of the project, and the complexity of the job. The average salary for a software engineer in Australia is around A$78,000 per year.

What companies hire software engineers?

Software engineers can be hired by any company that has an online presence. Examples include Facebook, HubSpot, and Salesforce.

What advice do you have for businesses that need to hire a software engineer?

  • Ask candidates if you can see their portfolios. An experienced software engineer should be able to show you samples of work that they have done for other businesses or clients.
  • Find out what kind of qualifications your potential hire has. Did they go to college for formal training? Do they have any industry-recognized certificates? Achievements such as these will help you to determine whether they are properly trained.
  • Have a conversation about the project or projects that you need them to work on. Talking about your software engineering needs will give your candidates a chance to ask questions and figure out if your job is the kind of opportunity that suits them.

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