We built the job board we wish existed
UpfrontJobs was born from a simple frustration: why do most job ads hide the salary? And why do employers never respond to applicants?
The problem with job boards in Australia
Over 60% of job listings on major Australian job boards don't show a salary. They say “competitive”, “attractive package”, or nothing at all. This wastes everyone's time — candidates apply for roles that don't match their expectations, and employers wade through applications from people who want twice their budget.
Then there's the ghosting. The average job seeker sends dozens of applications and hears back from almost none of them. No rejection. No acknowledgement. Just silence. It's demoralising, and it's the norm.
We think both of these problems are solvable. That's why we built UpfrontJobs.
Our three promises
Every job shows the salary
It's not optional. It's not a “nice to have”. If you post on UpfrontJobs, you show the pay range. Full stop. This means every applicant you receive already knows and accepts your budget.
Verified employers only
Every employer is ABN-verified. Recruitment agencies are not welcome. When you apply for a job, you're applying directly to the company that's hiring. No middlemen, no mystery clients.
Every applicant gets a response
Employers set a response deadline. AI helps them send personalised replies to every applicant — even rejections. Their response rate and speed are publicly visible via their Trust Score.
Why employers choose UpfrontJobs
Only get applicants in your budget. When the salary is visible, candidates self-select. No more reviewing 200 applications from people who want double what you're offering.
AI handles rejection emails for you. One click sends a personalised, respectful response to every unsuccessful applicant. Each email references their specific background — not a generic template.
First listing is free. No commitment. Post one job and see how it goes. Paid plans start at $49/month for up to 5 active listings — a fraction of what the big boards charge per ad.
Build your reputation. Your Trust Score shows candidates you're a responsive, professional employer. Better scores attract better applicants — it's a flywheel.
Built in WA, for WA
We're starting in Western Australia because we believe in doing one thing well before trying to do everything everywhere. From Perth CBD to the Pilbara, from Fremantle to Broome — we're here for WA workers and WA businesses.
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