Seek Job Listings Scraper Actor

This Apify actor scrapes job listings from Seek.com.au, offering detailed search parameters such as location, salary range, work type, and job classification. The results are returned in a structured JSON format, providing comprehensive data about each job listing.

Key Features

• Blazingly fast: Efficient scraping ensures quick results.
• User-friendly: Simple to use, yet powerful with flexible search options.
• Customizable queries: Create both simple and complex queries tailored to your needs.
• Detailed job information: Each job listing includes rich details like title, salary, location, and more.

Functionality

• Scrapes up to 550 job listings (Seek’s limit per search) based on provided criteria.
• Fields without available data are returned as "N/A".
• Supports location filtering, salary ranges, work types, and classification options.

Input Parameters

Field	Type	Description	Default Value
searchTerm	string	Keyword to search for jobs. (Required)	"software engineer"
maxResults	number	Maximum number of job listings to retrieve. Capped at 550. (Required)	200
sortBy	string	Sort results by relevance or date. (Optional)
dateRange	number	Time range for job postings in days. Maximum: 365 days. (Optional)
suburbOrCity	string	City or suburb name for location filtering. (Optional)
state	string	State for location filtering. (Optional)
postCode	string	Postcode for location filtering. (Optional)
radius	number	Distance (in kilometers) from the specified location. (Optional)
salaryType	string	Salary type: Annual, Monthly, or Hourly. (Optional)
salaryMin	number	Minimum salary value. (Optional)
salaryMax	number	Maximum salary value. (Optional)
workTypes	array	Filter by work types: full-time, part-time, contract, or casual. If none are selected, all are enabled by default. (Optional)
subclassifications	object	Filter by job subclassifications. If none are selected, all are enabled by default. (Optional)

Example Usage

1{
2  "searchTerm": "software engineer",
3  "maxResults": 10,
4  "sortBy": "date",
5  "dateRange": 7,
6  "suburbOrCity": "Sydney",
7  "state": "NSW",
8  "postCode": "2000",
9  "radius": 50,
10  "salaryType": "annual",
11  "salaryMin": 80000,
12  "salaryMax": 150000,
13  "workType": ["fulltime", "parttime"],
14  "engineering-software": true,
15  "help-desk-it-support": true,
16  "developers-programmers": true,
17}

Output

The actor outputs job listings with detailed information, including:

• Job title
• Salary
• Work type
• Job location
• Company name
• Job and apply links
• Date of listing
• Tags, classification, and sub-classification

Example Output

1[
2  {
3    "title": "Low Latency C++ Developer",
4    "salary": "$300,000+ and Health Care + other Perks",
5    "roleId": "c-software-developer_2",
6    "workType": "Full time",
7    "workArrangements": [
8      "On-site"
9    ],
10    "companyName": "GQR Global Markets",
11    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79046610",
12    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79046610/apply",
13    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid34443347",
14    "jobLocation": {
15      "label": "Sydney NSW",
16      "countryCode": "AU",
17      "contextualNames": [
18        "All Sydney NSW",
19        "New South Wales NSW"
20      ]
21    },
22    "bulletPoints": [
23      "Market Leading Compensation & Perks",
24      "Be a key member of the team building and enhancing low latency trading systems.",
25      "Join a growing Global firm"
26    ],
27    "listingDate": "2024-09-24T03:53:48Z",
28    "teaser": "Join a World Class quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world.",
29    "tags": [
30      "N/A"
31    ],
32    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
33    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
34    "advertiserDescription": "GQR Global Markets",
35    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/2f49b363-8cf1-5921-20be-5c6c2eb0432f.1/jdpLogo",
36    "isPromoted": true,
37    "isStandOut": true,
38    "isPremium": true
39  },
40  {
41    "title": "Full Stack Developer",
42    "salary": "N/A",
43    "roleId": "full-stack-developer",
44    "workType": "Full time",
45    "workArrangements": [
46      "On-site",
47      "Hybrid"
48    ],
49    "companyName": "N/A",
50    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79018094",
51    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79018094/apply",
52    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid41436829",
53    "jobLocation": {
54      "label": "North Sydney, Sydney NSW",
55      "countryCode": "AU",
56      "contextualNames": [
57        "North Sydney NSW 2060",
58        "All Sydney NSW"
59      ]
60    },
61    "bulletPoints": [
62      "N/A"
63    ],
64    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T03:46:44Z",
65    "teaser": "MERN - Fintech",
66    "tags": [
67      "N/A"
68    ],
69    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
70    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
71    "advertiserDescription": "MVSI OnBoard",
72    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/fa36b741-98e9-5bbb-19f6-f7703b9debf8.1/jdpLogo",
73    "isPromoted": true,
74    "isStandOut": true,
75    "isPremium": true
76  },
77  {
78    "title": "Software Engineer II, Open Source Security",
79    "salary": "World Class Benefits",
80    "roleId": "software-engineer",
81    "workType": "Full time",
82    "workArrangements": [
83      "On-site"
84    ],
85    "companyName": "Google",
86    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79068224",
87    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79068224/apply",
88    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid400021817",
89    "jobLocation": {
90      "label": "Sydney NSW",
91      "countryCode": "AU",
92      "contextualNames": [
93        "All Sydney NSW",
94        "New South Wales NSW"
95      ]
96    },
97    "bulletPoints": [
98      "Room and opportunities to grow — on your own and with your teammates.",
99      "Resources to support your growth, productivity, and wellbeing.",
100      "Flexibility to get your best work done."
101    ],
102    "listingDate": "2024-09-25T00:04:22Z",
103    "teaser": "Design and develop integrations with securing software package repositories.",
104    "tags": [
105      "N/A"
106    ],
107    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
108    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
109    "advertiserDescription": "Google",
110    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/faf0f148-c066-4509-b8f9-3bfea6e896dc.1/jdpLogo",
111    "isPromoted": false,
112    "isStandOut": true,
113    "isPremium": false
114  },
115  {
116    "title": "Software Engineer",
117    "salary": "$126,377 – $141,223 (AEE1) + 15.4% super",
118    "roleId": "software-engineer",
119    "workType": "Full time",
120    "workArrangements": [
121      "On-site"
122    ],
123    "companyName": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
124    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79038277",
125    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79038277/apply",
126    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid13827776",
127    "jobLocation": {
128      "label": "Sydney NSW",
129      "countryCode": "AU",
130      "contextualNames": [
131        "All Sydney NSW",
132        "New South Wales NSW"
133      ]
134    },
135    "bulletPoints": [
136      "Make a difference and help secure Australia",
137      "Opportunity to develop, expand & apply your skills",
138      "Provide technical expertise to develop capabilities"
139    ],
140    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T23:58:15Z",
141    "teaser": "ASIO is seeking to fill Software Engineer positions in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth locations.",
142    "tags": [
143      "N/A"
144    ],
145    "classification": "Government & Defence",
146    "subClassification": "Government - Federal",
147    "advertiserDescription": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
148    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/cc6c8d03-b96d-4d92-90e1-15bd9f256621.1/jdpLogo",
149    "isPromoted": false,
150    "isStandOut": true,
151    "isPremium": false
152  },
153  {
154    "title": "Software Engineer (AI)",
155    "salary": "$115,000 – $130,000 per year",
156    "roleId": "software-engineer",
157    "workType": "Full time",
158    "workArrangements": [
159      "Hybrid"
160    ],
161    "companyName": "N/A",
162    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79018873",
163    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79018873/apply",
164    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid62167588",
165    "jobLocation": {
166      "label": "Sydney NSW",
167      "countryCode": "AU",
168      "contextualNames": [
169        "All Sydney NSW",
170        "New South Wales NSW"
171      ]
172    },
173    "bulletPoints": [
174      "N/A"
175    ],
176    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T04:12:47Z",
177    "teaser": "The future is here and we are all in when it comes to our belief that AI will revolutionize the way work is done!",
178    "tags": [
179      "N/A"
180    ],
181    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
182    "subClassification": "Developers/Programmers",
183    "advertiserDescription": "Corto Pty Ltd",
184    "advertiserLogo": "N/A",
185    "isPromoted": false,
186    "isStandOut": false,
187    "isPremium": false
188  },
189  {
190    "title": "Software Engineer",
191    "salary": "N/A",
192    "roleId": "software-engineer",
193    "workType": "Full time",
194    "workArrangements": [
195      "On-site",
196      "Hybrid"
197    ],
198    "companyName": "Commonwealth Bank of Australia",
199    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79052351",
200    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79052351/apply",
201    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid36143099",
202    "jobLocation": {
203      "label": "Sydney NSW",
204      "countryCode": "AU",
205      "contextualNames": [
206        "All Sydney NSW",
207        "New South Wales NSW"
208      ]
209    },
210    "bulletPoints": [
211      "You are passionate about automating testing with a shift left approach",
212      "We are a team of big thinkers who are engineering the future of banking",
213      "Together we could create industry leading products"
214    ],
215    "listingDate": "2024-09-24T06:38:52Z",
216    "teaser": "Drive automation testing & shift left approach, influence  the move to API automation testing where you'll design and code new automation frameworks",
217    "tags": [
218      "N/A"
219    ],
220    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
221    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
222    "advertiserDescription": "Commonwealth Bank – Technology",
223    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/89e308ad-c81b-46e0-b5d2-a448355e7912.1/jdpLogo",
224    "isPromoted": false,
225    "isStandOut": true,
226    "isPremium": false
227  },
228  {
229    "title": "Software Developer",
230    "salary": "$81,990 – $141,223 (AE4 - AEE1) + 15.4% super",
231    "roleId": "software-developer",
232    "workType": "Full time",
233    "workArrangements": [
234      "On-site"
235    ],
236    "companyName": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
237    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79038003",
238    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79038003/apply",
239    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid13827776",
240    "jobLocation": {
241      "label": "Sydney NSW",
242      "countryCode": "AU",
243      "contextualNames": [
244        "All Sydney NSW",
245        "New South Wales NSW"
246      ]
247    },
248    "bulletPoints": [
249      "Make a difference and help secure Australia",
250      "Opportunity to develop, expand & apply your skills",
251      "Provide technical expertise to develop capabilities"
252    ],
253    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T23:45:04Z",
254    "teaser": "ASIO is seeking to fill Software Developer positions in Canberra (preferred), Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide.",
255    "tags": [
256      "N/A"
257    ],
258    "classification": "Government & Defence",
259    "subClassification": "Government - Federal",
260    "advertiserDescription": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
261    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/cc6c8d03-b96d-4d92-90e1-15bd9f256621.1/jdpLogo",
262    "isPromoted": false,
263    "isStandOut": true,
264    "isPremium": false
265  },
266  {
267    "title": "Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack",
268    "salary": "N/A",
269    "roleId": "full-stack-software-engineer",
270    "workType": "Full time",
271    "workArrangements": [
272      "On-site",
273      "Hybrid"
274    ],
275    "companyName": "N/A",
276    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79040379",
277    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79040379/apply",
278    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid61932122",
279    "jobLocation": {
280      "label": "Sydney NSW",
281      "countryCode": "AU",
282      "contextualNames": [
283        "All Sydney NSW",
284        "New South Wales NSW"
285      ]
286    },
287    "bulletPoints": [
288      "N/A"
289    ],
290    "listingDate": "2024-09-24T00:58:43Z",
291    "teaser": "Come and join a fast-moving company making payments and data really cool (yes that's possible!)",
292    "tags": [
293      "N/A"
294    ],
295    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
296    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
297    "advertiserDescription": "DataMesh",
298    "advertiserLogo": "N/A",
299    "isPromoted": false,
300    "isStandOut": false,
301    "isPremium": false
302  },
303  {
304    "title": "Software Engineer",
305    "salary": "---",
306    "roleId": "software-engineer",
307    "workType": "Full time",
308    "workArrangements": [],
309    "companyName": "Hudson",
310    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78986382",
311    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78986382/apply",
312    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid55234258",
313    "jobLocation": {
314      "label": "Sydney NSW",
315      "countryCode": "AU",
316      "contextualNames": [
317        "All Sydney NSW",
318        "New South Wales NSW"
319      ]
320    },
321    "bulletPoints": [
322      "N/A"
323    ],
324    "listingDate": "2024-09-20T08:52:54Z",
325    "teaser": "Exciting software development opportunity with a local product company in Sydney.",
326    "tags": [
327      "N/A"
328    ],
329    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
330    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
331    "advertiserDescription": "UpperGround by Hudson - Software Development",
332    "advertiserLogo": "N/A",
333    "isPromoted": false,
334    "isStandOut": false,
335    "isPremium": false
336  },
337  {
338    "title": "Foundry Software Developer",
339    "salary": "$81,990 – $141,223 (APS4 - EL1) + 15.4% super",
340    "roleId": "software-developer",
341    "workType": "Full time",
342    "workArrangements": [
343      "On-site"
344    ],
345    "companyName": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
346    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79021068",
347    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79021068/apply",
348    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid13827776",
349    "jobLocation": {
350      "label": "Sydney NSW",
351      "countryCode": "AU",
352      "contextualNames": [
353        "All Sydney NSW",
354        "New South Wales NSW"
355      ]
356    },
357    "bulletPoints": [
358      "Make a difference and help secure Australia",
359      "Opportunity to develop, expand & apply your skills",
360      "Provide technical expertise to develop capabilities"
361    ],
362    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T05:36:10Z",
363    "teaser": "ASIO is seeking to fill Foundry Software Developer positions in Canberra (preferred), Sydney, Melbourne, \nor Adelaide.",
364    "tags": [
365      "N/A"
366    ],
367    "classification": "Government & Defence",
368    "subClassification": "Government - Federal",
369    "advertiserDescription": "Australian Security Intelligence Organisation",
370    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/cc6c8d03-b96d-4d92-90e1-15bd9f256621.1/jdpLogo",
371    "isPromoted": false,
372    "isStandOut": true,
373    "isPremium": false
374  },
375  {
376    "title": "Lead Software Engineer",
377    "salary": "$160,000 – $180,000 per year + Super",
378    "roleId": "software-engineer",
379    "workType": "Full time",
380    "workArrangements": [
381      "Hybrid"
382    ],
383    "companyName": "TRS Resourcing",
384    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79037543",
385    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/79037543/apply",
386    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid37379152",
387    "jobLocation": {
388      "label": "Sydney NSW",
389      "countryCode": "AU",
390      "contextualNames": [
391        "All Sydney NSW",
392        "New South Wales NSW"
393      ]
394    },
395    "bulletPoints": [
396      "Largely remote role, with occasional travel to Sydney CBD office",
397      "Build a ML product from scratch with highly engaged stakeholders",
398      "Get recognised for your experience in Software engineering while learning ML"
399    ],
400    "listingDate": "2024-09-23T23:12:49Z",
401    "teaser": "This is a unique opportunity to combine your existing engineering skills with building a ML product for an established, scaling business.",
402    "tags": [
403      "N/A"
404    ],
405    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
406    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
407    "advertiserDescription": "TRS Resourcing",
408    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/d0cd9d34-37fa-5443-aa32-ab2aec9e9eac.1/jdpLogo",
409    "isPromoted": false,
410    "isStandOut": true,
411    "isPremium": false
412  },
413  {
414    "title": "Software Engineer - Multiple Roles",
415    "salary": "$120,000 - $150,000 + Super",
416    "roleId": "software-engineer",
417    "workType": "Full time",
418    "workArrangements": [
419      "On-site",
420      "Hybrid"
421    ],
422    "companyName": "Just Digital People",
423    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78557293",
424    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78557293/apply",
425    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid29028300",
426    "jobLocation": {
427      "label": "Sydney NSW",
428      "countryCode": "AU",
429      "contextualNames": [
430        "All Sydney NSW",
431        "New South Wales NSW"
432      ]
433    },
434    "bulletPoints": [
435      "N/A"
436    ],
437    "listingDate": "2024-09-03T04:09:55Z",
438    "teaser": "Join a growing team in a national organisation where excellence and innovation are part of their every day.",
439    "tags": [
440      "N/A"
441    ],
442    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
443    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
444    "advertiserDescription": "Just Digital People",
445    "advertiserLogo": "N/A",
446    "isPromoted": false,
447    "isStandOut": false,
448    "isPremium": false
449  },
450  {
451    "title": "Software Engineer, NetSoft, TopoPlan",
452    "salary": "World Class Benefits",
453    "roleId": "software-engineer",
454    "workType": "Full time",
455    "workArrangements": [
456      "On-site"
457    ],
458    "companyName": "Google",
459    "jobLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78887277",
460    "applyLink": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/78887277/apply",
461    "companyOpenJobs": "https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid400021817",
462    "jobLocation": {
463      "label": "Sydney NSW",
464      "countryCode": "AU",
465      "contextualNames": [
466        "All Sydney NSW",
467        "New South Wales NSW"
468      ]
469    },
470    "bulletPoints": [
471      "Room and opportunities to grow — on your own and with your teammates.",
472      "Resources to support your growth, productivity, and wellbeing.",
473      "Flexibility to get your best work done."
474    ],
475    "listingDate": "2024-09-17T03:50:45Z",
476    "teaser": "Work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and the business grow and evolve.",
477    "tags": [
478      "N/A"
479    ],
480    "classification": "Information & Communication Technology",
481    "subClassification": "Engineering - Software",
482    "advertiserDescription": "Google",
483    "advertiserLogo": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/faf0f148-c066-4509-b8f9-3bfea6e896dc.1/jdpLogo",
484    "isPromoted": false,
485    "isStandOut": true,
486    "isPremium": false
487  }
488]

Error Handling

The actor is designed to handle errors gracefully, logging them to the console and stopping when necessary.