Randstad.com.au Job Scraper

How it works

This actor allows you to scrape job listings from Randstad Australia (https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/) and extract important details such as job title, company, location, salary, industry, skills, qualifications, and other relevant data. The scraper is designed to help you gather comprehensive data on job vacancies posted by Randstad in Australia, which can be useful for job market research, recruitment, or analyzing employment trends.

Features

• Flexible URL-Based Search: Simply provide Randstad.com.au search URLs with your desired filters
• Advanced Filtering Support: The scraper automatically handles all Randstad.com.au URL parameters including:
  • Keyword Search: Search for specific job titles or keywords (e.g., q-development)
  • Location: Filter jobs by region and city (e.g., new-south-wales/sydney)
  • Distance: Search radius from location in kilometers (e.g., km-50)
  • Postcode: Filter by postcode (e.g., postcode-2000)
  • Specialism: Filter by job specialism/industry
  • Sub-Specialism: Filter by sub-category within a specialism
  • Job Category: Filter by job category
• Rich Data Extraction: Extracts comprehensive job information including:
  • Job details from JSON-LD structured data
  • Additional sections (skills, qualifications, education, experience)
  • Data layer information (industry, subcategory, branch, annual salary)
  • Metadata (launch date, application type, internal flag)
• Direct Job Detail URLs: Can scrape individual job posting pages directly

How to Use

1. Set Up: Ensure you have an Apify account and access to the Apify platform.
2. Get Search URLs: Go to Randstad Australia and apply your desired filters (keyword, location, distance, etc.). Copy the resulting URL(s).
3. Configure Input: Add your Randstad.com.au search URLs to the startUrls array in the actor input.
4. Configure Proxy Settings: (Optional) For enhanced reliability, configure proxy settings.
5. Run the Scraper: Execute the scraper and obtain the extracted data in your preferred format, such as JSON, CSV, Excel, or others as supported by Apify.

Input Data

Here's an example of how to set up a job search:

{
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/q-development/new-south-wales/sydney/km-50/",
        "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/q-manager/victoria/melbourne/",
        "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/q-sales/",
        "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/development-manager_parramatta_45865314/"
    ],
    "maxItems": 100,
    "maxConcurrency": 50,
    "minConcurrency": 1,
    "maxRequestRetries": 100,
    "proxy": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

Input Options

Required Parameters

• Start URLs (startUrls): Array of Randstad.com.au URLs to scrape. Can include:
  • Search result pages with filters: https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/q-development/new-south-wales/sydney/km-50/
  • Direct job detail pages: https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/leading-hand-civilwater-authorities_melbourne_45954857/

URL Filter Parameters

When creating search URLs on Randstad.com.au, you can use the following filter parameters in the URL path:

• Keyword (q-{keyword}): Search keyword (e.g., 'q-development', 'q-sales', 'q-manager')
• Specialism (s-{specialism}): Job specialism/industry (e.g., 's-it-ict', 's-construction')
• Sub-Specialism (ss-{subSpecialism}): Sub-category within a specialism (e.g., 'ss-information-management-business-intelligence-data-analytics')
• Region: Australian state/territory (e.g., 'new-south-wales', 'victoria', 'queensland')
• City: City name (e.g., 'sydney', 'melbourne', 'brisbane')
• Distance (km-{distance}): Search radius in kilometers (e.g., 'km-50', 'km-100')
• Postcode (postcode-{code}): Filter by postcode (e.g., 'postcode-2000')
• Job Types: Comma-separated employment types (e.g., 'contract,permanent,temporary')
• Sector of Employment: Sector filter (e.g., 'public', 'private')
• Salary (sa-{amount}): Minimum annual salary (e.g., 'sa-20000', 'sa-100000')
• Remote: Remote work filter (use 'remote' keyword in URL)

Example URL formats:

• With location: /jobs/q-development/new-south-wales/sydney/km-50/contract,permanent/
• With specialism: /jobs/q-development/s-it-ict/ss-data-analytics/new-south-wales/sydney/
• Remote only: /jobs/remote/
• Sector only: /jobs/public/

Scraper Configuration

• Max Items (maxItems): Maximum number of job listings that will be scraped. Default is 20.
• Max Concurrency (maxConcurrency): Maximum number of pages that can be processed at the same time. Default is 50.
• Min Concurrency (minConcurrency): Minimum number of pages that will be processed at the same time. Default is 1.
• Max Request Retries (maxRequestRetries): Number of times the scraper will retry a failed request before giving up. Default is 100.
• Proxy Configuration (proxy): Specifies proxy servers that will be used by the scraper to hide its origin, ensuring greater reliability and anonymity. For more details, see the Proxy configuration.

Output Structure

The output data typically includes:

{
  "vacancyNumber": "90M0416803_485009953856214159",
  "title": "Rigid Dump Truck Operator & Water cart Operators Required",
  "datePosted": "2025-10-08T05:18:08+0000",
  "educationRequirements": "Vocational/Professional Qualification",
  "experienceRequirements": "2 years",
  "workHours": "Full-Time",
  "skills": "Experienced Open Cut Operators",
  "industry": "mining, resources & energy",
  "description": "<p>Our valued client is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future of mine life. They produce and process zinc, lead and silver from an open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to their Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to customers all over the world. <br><br>Looking for Experienced Rigid Haul Truck & Water cart operators. </p><p>Interstate candidates welcomed, cost of travel to Darwin at applicants expense.<br><br>Your New Role:<br></p><ul><li>2 years experience operating CAT / Komatsu ~ 785, 789, 793 dump trucks ideally, D6, D9, D10 in an open cut mine environment</li><li>Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug/alcohol screen</li><li>Available for an immediate start</li><li>Current RII or VOC on relevant machinery you apply to operate</li><li>Work a 2:2 FIFO roster from Darwin to mine site, 7 days / 7 nights</li></ul>Site facilities: <br><ul><li><p>Life at site can be described as one of the best mine sites in Australia. Offering amazing cuisine, privacy of your own accommodation for rest and relaxation at the end of a busy day. If you like to keep fit the gym, tennis courts and swimming pool is available to keep you active. With so many facilities to offer, the 14 days will go so quickly, ready to return home. </p></li></ul><p>Next step of the recruitment process</p><p>You must be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and instant drug and alcohol testing, to commence this assignment.</p><p>Unfortunately, due to the large response to our adverts it is not always possible to advise all candidates of the outcome of unsuccessful applications. We will strive to contact via telephone or email to the best of our ability.</p><p>If you would like to apply for this position, please select the APPLY NOW button. <br><br>Only applicants that are based in Australia, hold work rights and previous experience will be considered.</p><p><br><br></p><p>At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.</p><p> </p><br><p>experience</p><p>2 years</p><br><p>skills</p><p>Experienced Open Cut Operators</p><br><p>qualifications</p><ul><li>All applicants are required to present RIIMPO338E Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations</li><li>Valid Driving licence</li><li>Strong understanding and values towards Health & Safety</li></ul><br><p>education</p><p>Vocational/Professional Qualification</p>",
  "salary": {
      "minValue": "49",
      "maxValue": "50",
      "unitText": "HOUR"
  },
  "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR",
  "hiringOrganization": {
      "name": "Randstad Australia",
      "logo": "https://www.randstad.com.au/search-app/assets/image/logo.png"
  },
  "jobLocation": {
      "streetAddress": "Gulf of Carpentaria region",
      "postalCode": "0854",
      "addressLocality": "Borroloola",
      "addressRegion": "Northern Territory",
      "addressCountry": "AU"
  },
  "sections": {
      "experience": "2 years",
      "skills": "Experienced Open Cut Operators",
      "qualifications": "All applicants are required to present RIIMPO338E Conduct Rigid Haul Truck OperationsValid Driving licenceStrong understanding and values towards Health & Safety",
      "education": "Vocational/Professional Qualification"
  },
  "dataLayer": {
      "applicationType": "direct application",
      "industry": "Mining",
      "subcategory": "mining - operations",
      "operatingCompany": "Randstad",
      "branchName": "2271",
      "internal": false,
      "standardizedJobCode": "",
      "standardizedJobTitle": "",
      "launchDate": "2025-10-08",
      "annualSalary": {
          "minimum": 101920,
          "maximum": 104000
      }
  },
  "metadata": {
      "metaDescription": " Our valued client is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future of mine life. They produce and process zinc, lead and silver from an open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to their Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to customers all over the world.   Looking for Experienced Rigid Haul Truck & Water cart op...",
      "ogTitle": "Job opening - Rigid Dump Truck Operator & Water cart Operators Required in Borroloola | Randstad Australia",
      "ogDescription": " Our valued client is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future of mine life. They produce and process zinc, lead and silver from an open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to their Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to customers all over the world.   Looking for Experienced Rigid Haul Truck & Water cart op...",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/rigid-dump-truck-operator-water-cart-operators-required_borroloola_45920143/"
  },
  "url": "https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/rigid-dump-truck-operator-water-cart-operators-required_borroloola_45920143/",
  "basicInfo": {
      "_index": "jobs_au_1718187614261",
      "_type": "_doc",
      "_id": "45920143",
      "_score": null,
      "_source": {
          "Salary": {
              "CompensationTypeId": "1",
              "Rate": "Plus Super",
              "HideSalaryMinSpecified": "true",
              "SalaryMaxSpecified": "true",
              "Benefits": null,
              "SalaryMinSpecified": "true",
              "HideSalaryMin": "false",
              "CurrencyId": "4",
              "SalaryMin": "49",
              "CurrencyIdSpecified": "true",
              "CompensationTypeSpecified": "true",
              "HideSalaryMax": "false",
              "CompensationType": "per hour",
              "BenefitsList": null,
              "SalaryMax": "50",
              "HideSalaryMaxSpecified": "true"
          },
          "JobInformation": {
              "Description": "Our valued client is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future of mine life. They produce and process zinc, lead and silver from an open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to their Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to customers all over the world. Looking for Experienced Rigid Haul Truck & Water cart operators. Interstate candidates welcomed, cost of travel to Darwin at applicants expense.Your New Role:2 years experience operating CA",
              "JobType": "Contract",
              "Hours": "Full-Time",
              "Education": "Vocational/Professional Qualification",
              "Title": "Rigid Dump Truck Operator & Water cart Operators Required",
              "Duration": "On going",
              "JobInternal": "false"
          },
          "JobLocation": {
              "Region": "Northern Territory",
              "City": "Borroloola",
              "Postcode": "0854"
          },
          "JobIdentity": {
              "CompanyName": "Randstad"
          },
          "BlueXSanitized": {
              "JobType": "contract",
              "SubSpecialism": "mining-operations",
              "Title": "rigid-dump-truck-operator-water-cart-operators-required",
              "City": "borroloola",
              "CompensationType": "per-hour",
              "Specialism": "mining-resources-energy"
          },
          "BlueXJobData": {
              "CompanyName": "Randstad",
              "Description": "Our valued client is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future of mine life. They produce and process zinc, lead and silver from an open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to their Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to customers all over the world. Looking for Experienced Rigid Haul Truck & Water cart operators. Interstate candidates welcomed, cost of travel to Darwin at applicants expense.Your New Role:2 years experience operating CA",
              "JobType": "Contract",
              "SubSpecialism": "mining - operations",
              "ReferenceNumber": "90M0416803_485009953856214159",
              "Title": "Rigid Dump Truck Operator & Water cart Operators Required",
              "Region": "Northern Territory",
              "City": "Borroloola",
              "CompensationType": "per hour",
              "Specialism": "mining, resources & energy",
              "JobId": "45920143"
          },
          "ClientInformation": {
              "ClientName": null,
              "ClientId": null,
              "ClientLogoUrl": null
          },
          "JobDates": {
              "DateCreated": "2025-10-08",
              "DateCreatedTime": "2025-10-08 05:18:08"
          },
          "JobId": "90M0416803_485009953856214159",
          "Contact": {
              "Office": "2271",
              "Code": "90M0416803"
          }
      },
      "sort": [
          1759900688000
      ]
  }
}

Output Fields Explanation

Main Job Information

• vacancyNumber: Unique vacancy reference number/ID for the job posting (e.g., "90M0416803_485009953856214159").
• title: Job title/position name (e.g., "Rigid Dump Truck Operator & Water cart Operators Required").
• datePosted: ISO 8601 formatted date when the job was posted (e.g., "2025-10-08T05:18:08+0000").
• educationRequirements: Required education level (e.g., "Vocational/Professional Qualification", "Bachelor Degree", "Secondary School/High School").
• experienceRequirements: Required work experience (e.g., "2 years", "5 years").
• workHours: Working hours type (e.g., "Full-Time", "Part-Time").
• skills: Required skills for the position (comma-separated string).
• industry: Industry/sector category (e.g., "mining, resources & energy", "IT & ICT", "construction").
• description: Full HTML description of the job vacancy including responsibilities, requirements, benefits, and application instructions.
• responsibilities: Additional responsibilities description (when available).
• url: Direct URL to the job posting on Randstad.com.au.

Salary Information

• salary: Object containing salary details:
  • minValue: Minimum salary amount.
  • maxValue: Maximum salary amount.
  • unitText: Time unit for salary (e.g., "HOUR", "DAY", "YEAR").

Employment Details

• employmentType: Employment type (e.g., "FULL_TIME", "CONTRACTOR", "TEMPORARY").

Hiring Organization

• hiringOrganization: Object containing recruiter/agency information:
  • name: Name of the hiring organization ("Randstad Australia").
  • logo: Logo URL of Randstad Australia.

Job Location

• jobLocation: Object with work location details:
  • streetAddress: Street address of the job location.
  • postalCode: Postal code of the work location.
  • addressLocality: City/locality name (e.g., "Borroloola", "Sydney", "Melbourne").
  • addressRegion: Australian state/territory (e.g., "Northern Territory", "New South Wales", "Victoria").
  • addressCountry: Country code ("AU" for Australia).

Structured Sections

• sections: Object containing parsed job description sections:
  • experience: Experience requirements extracted from description.
  • skills: Skills requirements extracted from description.
  • qualifications: Qualifications requirements extracted from description.
  • education: Education requirements extracted from description.

Data Layer Information

• dataLayer: Object containing analytics and categorization data:
  • applicationType: Application type (e.g., "direct application").
  • industry: Industry category (e.g., "Mining", "IT", "Building and Construction").
  • subcategory: Job subcategory (e.g., "mining - operations", "application design, development, test & integration").
  • operatingCompany: Operating company name ("Randstad").
  • branchName: Branch/office code (e.g., "2271", "2180").
  • internal: Boolean indicating if it's an internal posting.
  • standardizedJobCode: Standardized job code (if available).
  • standardizedJobTitle: Standardized job title (if available).
  • launchDate: Date when the job was launched (format: YYYY-MM-DD).
  • annualSalary: Object with calculated annual salary:
    • minimum: Minimum annual salary.
    • maximum: Maximum annual salary.

Metadata

• metadata: Object containing SEO and social sharing metadata:
  • metaDescription: SEO meta description (truncated preview of job description).
  • ogTitle: Open Graph title for social media sharing.
  • ogDescription: Open Graph description for social media sharing.
  • canonicalUrl: Canonical URL of the job posting.

Basic Information (Raw API Data)

• basicInfo: Object containing raw data from Randstad's Elasticsearch API:
  • _index: Elasticsearch index name.
  • _type: Document type.
  • _id: Job ID in the system.
  • _score: Relevance score from search (null for sorted results).
  • _source: Complete source data from API including:
    • Salary: Detailed salary information with compensation type, currency, min/max values, and visibility flags.
    • JobInformation: Job details including description, job type, hours, education, title, duration.
    • JobLocation: Location details with region, city, and postcode.
    • JobIdentity: Company name.
    • BlueXSanitized: Sanitized/normalized data for URLs and categorization.
    • BlueXJobData: Complete job data including reference number, specialism, and all job details.
    • ClientInformation: Client company details (if available).
    • JobDates: Creation date and time.
    • JobId: Unique job identifier.
    • Contact: Office and contact code information.
  • sort: Array with sort values (typically timestamp).

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