Loclie

For Business Owners

Posting Jobs

Post job listings to find local talent through Loclie.

Time to complete: 10 minutes

Why Post Jobs on Loclie?

Benefits:

  • Reach local talent - Connect with people in your area
  • Completely free - No cost to post jobs
  • Easy management - Track applications in one place
  • Quick setup - Post a job in minutes
  • Flexible publishing - Save as draft or publish immediately

Requirements

To post jobs on Loclie:

  • You must have a claimed or created business linked to your account
  • Your business must have a linked listing in the businesses directory

If your business account is not linked to a listing yet, you will see a prompt to claim your business first.

Accessing Job Posting

From Business Dashboard

  1. Go to your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal
  2. Click "Jobs" in the Quick Actions
  3. Click "Post Job"

Creating a Job Listing

Basic Information

Job Title (required)

  • Clear, descriptive title
  • Example: "Barista", "Sales Assistant"

Description (required)

  • What the role involves
  • Day-to-day responsibilities
  • Requirements and qualifications
  • Benefits of working with you

Job Details

Job Type Select one:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Casual
  • Contract
  • Temporary
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship
  • Internship
  • Volunteer

Hours per Week (optional)

  • Expected hours per week (e.g., 38)

Hours Description (optional)

  • Additional detail about hours (e.g., "Flexible", "Weekends only")

Categories (optional)

  • Select relevant job categories from the available options
  • Helps job seekers find your listing

Compensation

Minimum Pay (optional)

  • Lowest end of pay range

Maximum Pay (optional)

  • Highest end of pay range

Pay Period

  • Per Hour
  • Per Week
  • Per Month
  • Per Year

Location

Location Description (optional)

  • Brief description of where the role is based
  • Example: "Main Street store", "Remote", "Multiple locations"

Full Address (optional)

  • Specific street address for the role
  • Uses Google Maps autocomplete to help you enter an accurate address

Advertising Scope

Advertise in Local Regional Area (optional)

  • When enabled, the job is visible to users across all towns in your Local Regional Area, not just your home town

How to Apply

Application Method Choose one:

  • Through Loclie (recommended) - Receive applications directly in your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal
  • Email applications - Applications sent to an email address you specify
  • External URL - Link to your own application page or form

Publishing

Expiry Date (optional)

  • Set a date when the job automatically expires

Status

  • Save as Draft - Save without publishing (can publish later)
  • Publish Now - Job goes live immediately

After Posting

Your Job is Live

  • Appears on the Jobs page for your town
  • Linked to your business listing
  • Searchable by job seekers
  • If LGA-wide, visible across your entire local area

Track Applications

If you chose "Through Loclie" as the application method:

  • View applications on the job detail page
  • See applicant name, email, phone, and cover letter

Learn more: Managing Applications

Managing Your Jobs

From Business Dashboard

  1. Go to Business Dashboard on the Manage portal
  2. Click "Jobs"
  3. See all your job listings with status, type, pay, and application counts

Job Statuses

  • Draft - Saved but not published
  • Active - Live and accepting applications
  • Closed - No longer accepting applications
  • Filled - Position has been filled

Job Actions

Change Status:

  • Switch between Draft, Active, Closed, and Filled at any time

Delete:

  • Permanently remove the job posting
  • Cannot be undone

Writing Great Job Posts

DO:

  • Be specific - Clear responsibilities, honest requirements, accurate hours
  • Highlight benefits - Why work with you? Team culture, growth opportunities
  • Use clear language - Easy to understand, professional but friendly
  • Include practical details - Location, hours, how to apply

DON'T:

  • Be vague - Unclear roles, missing details, confusing requirements
  • Overstate requirements - Unrealistic expectations, too many "must haves"
  • Forget to update - Close filled positions, remove old listings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to post jobs?

Yes! Posting jobs on Loclie is completely free.

How many jobs can I post?

There is a rate limit of 10 job postings per 24-hour period per business to prevent spam.

How long do jobs stay posted?

Jobs remain posted until you close, delete, or they reach their expiry date.

Can I edit a job after posting?

Yes. You can fully edit a job after posting via the Edit button on the job detail page. You can update the title, description, pay, hours, location, application method, and all other fields. You can also change the job status (draft, active, closed, filled) or delete the job.

How do I know when someone applies?

View applications on the job detail page in your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal. New applications are indicated on the dashboard with a count badge.

Next Steps

Ready to hire?

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