Post an LMT Compliant Job

This article provides detailed instructions on how to create a labour market testing (LMT) compliant job ad. Creating an LMT-compliant job ad involves adhering to specific standards set by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

What is labour market testing (LMT) and who is it for?

Labour market testing (LMT) in Australia is a regulatory requirement for employers who seek to sponsor foreign workers for temporary or permanent positions through various visa programs, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, and other employer-supported visas.

LMT is designed to ensure that Australian employers give priority to local workers before hiring foreign workers. As part of the LMT process, employers are obliged to advertise job vacancies in specific ways to demonstrate that they have actively tried to fill positions with qualified Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Employers typically need to advertise job vacancies in Australia for a specified period, usually at least four weeks, through various channels such as national recruitment websites, newspapers, or professional associations. The advertisements must contain specific details about the job requirements and be accessible to potential Australian candidates.

By enforcing LMT requirements, the Australian government aims to safeguard the interests of the local workforce and ensure that job opportunities are first made available to Australian residents or citizens. Compliance with LMT regulations is a crucial aspect of the visa application process for employers sponsoring foreign workers, and failure to adhere to these requirements can result in visa refusals or other penalties.

If you intend to fulfill LMT requirements by advertising your job vacancies across various platforms, including multiple job boards and Workforce Australia, you should enable this feature when posting your job advertisement. Enabling this feature ensures that your job ad is distributed widely across different channels to reach a broader pool of potential candidates, increasing your chances of finding the right candidates for your job vacancies while demonstrating your dedication to supporting the local workforce.

Find out more about labour market testing here.

Create your LMT compliant job ad

An LMT compliant job ad differs from a standard job ad. Each component and feature available for creating an LMT job ad is explained below.

Click the Post a Job button, which you can find at the top of the website, and you will be navigated to the job ad form, where you can begin creating your job ad.

Posting a job ad is a two-step process. First, you’ll draft the job ad, where you’ll specify details such as the job title, description, requirements, and other important information. You can review and refine the ad as you go. Once the ad is drafted and ready for publication, you’ll move to the second step where you publish your ad. Here you can confirm the ad details and make any final adjustments before publishing. The two-step process ensures that job ads are thoroughly prepared and effectively distributed to attract suitable candidates. Once the job is published it will be visible to job seekers on relevant platforms and potential candidates will be able to apply for the position.

Now we’ll look at the specifics of creating an LMT job ad.

• Job Ad Template

  A job ad can either be created from scratch or selected from a saved job ad template from the dropdown list. Initially, this dropdown will be empty until you choose to save any job ad as a template (an option available at the bottom of the form) and then it will appear in the dropdown list. Saving a job ad as a template allows you to reuse it (you can make edits) if a similar job ad needs to be published at a later date, saving you time.

• Labour Market Testing (LMT) Check

  To create and publish an LMT-compliant job ad, tick the box labelled "Do you want this Job Advertisement to comply with visa Labour Market Testing (LMT)?"

  Ticking this box will display information about terms. Please carefully review the terms and if you agree, tick the I Agree box.

• Select Client

  This field is exclusively available to Recruiters when creating a job ad. Initially, this dropdown will show your own account as a client. However, if you add clients to your account through the Manage Clients feature, you will see a list of all those clients here. Select the client who you are posting the job ad for and the client's logo and company name will be displayed at the bottom of the job ad. If you select your own account, no logo or company name will be displayed at the bottom of the job ad.

• Job Title

  Enter the job title for your ad (100 character limit). Once you enter the job title and then move to the next field, an integrated AI system will generate an ANZSCO code for the specified job and an option to generate a job description for you.

• ANZSCO Code

  The ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code is a classification system used in Australia and New Zealand to categorise occupations for various statistical and administrative purposes. It assigns a unique code to each occupation based on the tasks and duties typically associated with it. Once you have entered the job title and moved to the ANZSCO code field, an integrated AI system will provide a suggested code for the job. Please review this suggestion before publishing the job ad. If the suggested code is incorrect, you can search and select the correct code by opening the dropdown list.
  To search for ANZSCO codes, please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

• Category and Sub Category

  Select the relevant industry category for the job you're going to publish from the available options. Once a category is selected, the AI system will automatically select the most suitable sub category. If the suggested sub category isn’t what you’re looking for, you can manually select the sub category from the available options.

• Search Job Location

  Specify the location for your job ad. You can enter the location based on the suburb, postcode, or city.

• Work Type

  Select the Full Time option from the available list of work types, as an LMT-compliant job must be full time. You’ll be prompted to select full time if you enter another work type.

• Salary Type

  After selecting the work type, the AI system will propose the salary type and offer a salary range. Choose Annual as the salary type, as an LMT-compliant job ad must feature an annual salary. You can also set the salary range by adjusting the salary range bar.

• Hide Salary

  Selecting the Hide salary checkbox will conceal the salary information from job seekers on the job ad. It's important to note that for an LMT-compliant job ad, you can hide the salary if the minimum range exceeds AUD 96,400.

• Lower/ Higher Salary Range on WorkForce Australia

  You have the option to choose either the lower or higher salary range to be displayed on WorkForce Australia when the job ad is published. Please be aware that this can only be done if the minimum salary is set to at least AUD 70,000. Additionally, ensure that the salary range is set in accordance with the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). These options are exclusively available for LMT-compliant job ads.

• AI Job Advertisement Assistant

  The AI job advertisement assistant is designed to save you time and effort while maximising the effectiveness of your recruitment efforts. Instead of spending hours crafting a job ad manually, the AI system swiftly generates a job ad, saving you time by automating the process. Once the job ad is generated, you have the opportunity to review and edit it as needed. You can ensure that the content accurately reflects the requirements of the job and personalise the ad to make it more appealing to potential candidates.

  Click the Try Now button, and a text prompt interface will emerge with a default prompt. If the default prompt aligns with your needs, simply click the Generate button, and the AI system will start working, suggesting a job summary and job description for your ad. Alternatively, you can modify the default prompt text to better suit your requirements. After making your edits, click the Generate button again, and the AI system will propose a job summary, job description, benefits, task and responsibilities and qualification and experience based on the prompt.

• Job Summary

  After the AI job advertisement assistant suggests the job summary text, you still have the option to edit it. Craft a concise and attention-grabbing job summary that will capture the interest of job seekers. The maximum character length for the job summary is 150 characters.

• Add Video

  Job ad videos serve as powerful tools in recruitment by capturing the attention of potential candidates through dynamic visual content. Beyond simply listing job responsibilities and qualifications, videos offer a multidimensional view of the job environment. They provide an immersive experience, allowing candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the company culture. This firsthand glimpse into the job environment can help candidates envision themselves in the role and assess whether it aligns with their skills, values, and career aspirations. As a result, job ad videos not only enhance candidate engagement but also contribute to more informed and confident decision-making among job seekers.

  To include a video advertisement in your job ad, simply click on Add Video. A media gallery popup will appear, allowing you to upload your video. Click on the Add Media button and a media drop area will open. Here, you can either drag and drop your video file or click to browse and select the video you wish to upload. A maximum file size of 1.5GB can be uploaded.

  
  After uploading the video, its thumbnail will appear in the media gallery. You can then select and preview the video advert. Once satisfied, click the Save button to associate the video with the job ad.

• Job Description

  Review the AI assistant’s suggested text for the job description. You can add, edit, or remove any unwanted text.

• Benefits

  Review the AI assistant’s suggested text for the benefits. You can add, edit, or remove any unwanted text. Ensure it accurately communicates your company's offerings.

• Task & Responsibilities

  Review the AI assistant’s suggested text for tasks and responsibilities. You can add, edit, or remove any unwanted text. Ensure it accurately reflects the duties associated with the position.

• Qualification & Experience

  Review the AI assistant’s suggested text for qualifications and experience. You can add, edit, or remove any unwanted text. Ensure it accurately reflects the expectations for the position advertised.

• About Company

  Within this section of the job ad, you have the opportunity to include text and additional details about your company, providing job seekers with a greater understanding of your organisation. A text editor is available to incorporate rich text. By default, the system automatically retrieves content from the About Company section under Company Profile, if provided. If no content has been specified, this area will appear empty, but you can still add text manually to this field.

• Add Keywords

  Adding keywords for the job ad involves selecting relevant terms and phrases that accurately describe the job position and its requirements. These keywords play a crucial role in optimising the visibility and searchability of the job ad across various platforms, including search engines. You can add multiple keywords, separated by a comma.

• Questions for candidate (Optional)

  When creating a job ad, you have the option to include questions for candidates to answer. These questions can be presented in either text or video format, providing different means for candidates to express themselves and showcase their qualifications. Filter questions allow you to streamline candidate selection, so you can eliminate unsuitable candidates and ensure a focused pool of applicants.
  

  • Text Questions

    These are traditional written questions that candidates can respond to with typed answers. Text questions are useful for assessing a candidates written communication skills, their understanding of the job requirements, and their ability to articulate their experiences and qualifications concisely.

    Text Questions is selected by default and to add a text question click Add Questions. This will open a questions popup with options to write your own questions or select from the library, plus set question characteristics (i.e. Multi select, Single select & Mandatory) as per your requirements.
    

  • Video Questions

    Alternatively, employers can opt for video questions, where candidates are prompted to record video responses. Video questions offer a more dynamic and personal way for candidates to convey their thoughts, personality, and communication style. Job seekers can respond to video questions in video or text format.
    

    To include a video question in your job ad, click on Video Questions. A media gallery popup will appear, allowing you to upload your video.
    Click on the Add Media button and a media drop area will open. Here, you can either drag and drop your video file or click to browse and select the video you wish to upload. A maximum file size of 1.5GB can be uploaded.

    After uploading the video, its thumbnail will appear in the media gallery. You can then select and preview the video. Once satisfied, click the Save button to associate the question video with the job ad.

    By incorporating both text and video questions into the job application process, employers can gather comprehensive insights into candidates' abilities, attributes, and suitability for the role. This multifaceted approach allows for a more holistic assessment of candidates and helps employers make more informed hiring decisions.

• Add this job ad to Enterprise / Branded Company Job Board

  If you wish to display the job ad on your enterprise / branded company job board, simply tick the corresponding box.
  This will activate the sections dropdown menu, presenting all available sections within your enterprise job board.
  Select the desired section for the job ad to be displayed in.

  If there are no existing sections in your enterprise job board, you can click Add New Section.
  An Add New Section popup will appear, where you can specify the section title and choose or upload a default image for display.
  Click the Save button. The system will then create the section within your enterprise job board and link the job ad with it, when published.

• Ad Settings

  Job ad settings allow you to easily convey your openness to hiring diverse talent pools, including international candidates, students and backpackers, ensuring you attract a broad range of qualified candidates.

  • Quick Apply

    Quick Apply functionality can not be enabled on an LMT compliant job ad.

  • Auto Renew Job Ad

    The auto-renew feature guarantees that your job ad stays live for your desired duration. If you opt to deactivate this feature, your job ad will automatically expire after 30 days. To repost the job ad after it expires, you'll need to acquire a new job ad credit or pay the default ad price based on your active subscription plan.

  • Open to international applicants

    Enabling this option will display an icon () over the job ad, letting international applicants know that sponsorship is available for the job.

  • Open for students located in Australia

    Enabling this option will display an icon () over the job ad, letting students in Australia know they can apply for the job.

  • Open for backpackers

    Enabling this option will display an icon () over the job ad, indicating that backpackers can apply for the job.

• Include client information on job ad

  Ticking this box will display the selected client’s logo and client name at the bottom of the job ad. This option only appears for Recruiters.

• Save as template

  Ticking this box and clicking Save As Draft or Save & Continue will save the job ad as a template. This will save you time drafting new job ads.

• Preview Ad
  Preview Ad functionality enables you to see how the job ad will appear to job seekers before it is published, so you can ensure that the ad looks as intended and effectively communicates the job to potential applicants. It helps you to make any necessary adjustments before finalising and publishing the job ad to ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Discard
  When you click the Discard button, any changes or additions made during the current session will be removed, and you'll be navigated to the job ad listing page without saving your progress. This action is useful if you decide to discard the changes you've made and start over, or if you no longer wish to proceed with creating or editing the job ad.

• Save As Draft

  Save As Draft preserves the current progress made on a job ad without immediately publishing it. When you click Save As Draft, the changes you've made are saved in a draft version, allowing you to return to it later for further editing and finalising. This functionality is helpful when you want to save your job ad temporarily and continue editing at a later time before publishing it. It ensures that your progress is securely retained without being publicly visible until you're ready to complete and publish the job ad.

• Save & Continue

  Save & Continue saves the complete job ad while advancing to the next step in the publishing process. When you click Save & Continue while posting a job ad, it saves the job ad or additions made to any section of the ad and then moves you to the next step in the publishing process.

Once Save & Continue is clicked, you are then navigated to the next and final step of posting your job ad. On this page, your active subscription information is displayed along with the other platforms that the job ad will be posted on.

Here’s the screen you’ll see at this final step:

At the top of the page, you can edit and preview the job ad before publishing it. You can also see the status of your active subscription.

• Subscription Details - On Demand

  If you have an On Demand subscription, you can publish the job ad by paying the default job ad price. To pay for the job ad, click Add Card.
  

  

  
  Add Card will open an Add New Payment Method form, where you can enter your credit card details.
  Once you have entered your credit card information, click Add Payment Method, and the system will add the card and display it under the Payment Methods section.
  It's important to note that the credit card information entered is saved securely with payment gateway STRIPE; WorkinAUS does not store this information.

Once the card is associated with the account, it will be set as the default card to be used for future transactions.
Click Continue and a popup will notify you that you have a 24-hour window to edit the LMT-compliant job ad, after which the edit option will no longer be available for the ad in the job ad grid.
You can click Preview to review the job ad before publishing, or Continue to Payment to proceed with the payment.
Once the payment has been processed, a confirmation message will appear, and the job ad will be published.

• Subscription Details - Paid Subscription

  If you have a paid subscription such as Value, Growth or Custom, and have both job ad credits and featured ad credits, your credits will be used to publish the job ad.
  Clicking Continue will generate a popup notifying you that you have a 24-hour window to edit the LMT-compliant job ad, after which the edit option will no longer be available for the ad in the job ad grid.
  You can Preview to review the job ad before publishing, or Publish to publish the job ad.

• Subscription Details - Paid Subscription - No Job Ad Credits & No Featured Ad Credits

  If you've used up all your job ad and featured ad credits, but you still need to publish and feature the job ad, you can still pay the unit price to do both (which may vary depending on your subscription plan).
  The payment method will depend on the default account setting; either credit card or invoice.

  • Credit Card as Default Payment Method

    If credit card is set as your default payment method, and if one or more credit card is associated with your account, they will be displayed here.

    If more than one card is listed, select the care you wish to pay with.
    Continue will generate a popup notifying you that you have a 24-hour window to edit the LMT-compliant job ad, after which the edit option will no longer be available for the ad in the job ad grid. You can Preview to review the job ad before publishing.

Click Continue to Payment to proceed with the payment.
Once the payment has been processed, a confirmation message will appear, and the job ad will be published.

• Invoice as Default Payment Method

  If you have selected invoice as your default payment method you will see that selected under payment method in the screen below.

  Click Continue and a popup will notify you that you have a 24-hour window to edit the LMT-compliant job ad, after which the edit option will no longer be available for the ad in the job ad grid.

Continue to Payment to proceed with payment.
Once the payment has been processed, a confirmation message will appear, and the job ad will be published.

• Platforms / This job ad will publish on

  In this section you’ll see which platforms the job ad will be published on.

  • The job ad will be posted on the WorkinAUS platform.

  • The job ad will be posted on the TalentExpert platform.

  • The job ad will be posted on the WorkForce Australia platform.

  • The job ad will be posted on the Jora platform.

  • The job ad will be posted on the Adzuna platform.

  • The job ad will be posted on a WorkinAUS partner website.

Once you have successfully published your job ad, you will be prompted to expand its reach by posting it on premium job boards. If you choose not to do so, you will be directed to the Job Board grid, where your published job ad will appear at the top of the list, as shown in the screenshot below: