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Freelance Radar vs APSJobs: which is better for contract roles?

APSJobs and Freelance Radar both help you find work, but they do not cover the same roles. Here is an honest comparison for ABN, PAYG and government contractors in Australia.

What is APSJobs?

APSJobs is the official jobs site of the Australian Public Service, where federal agencies advertise ongoing and non ongoing APS vacancies.

What APSJobs does well

The official source for APS vacancies
Clear APS classification levels on each vacancy
Every federal agency in one place

Where APSJobs falls short for contractors

Mostly APS employment, not labour hire contractor roles
Many federal contractor roles are filled through recruitment agencies on government panels instead
Those agency roles are often announced in LinkedIn posts by recruiters

How Freelance Radar is different

Freelance Radar finds the contract roles that recruiters, agencies and hiring managers announce in LinkedIn posts, including the many that never become a formal job ad. You see who posted each role and contact them directly.

Contract roles from LinkedIn feed posts, often missing from job boards
ABN, PAYG and government contracts in one place, with the day rate + super when stated
You see the recruiter or hiring manager and reach out directly
Email alerts by specialisation, city and day rate
One plan at A$49 a year, with 3 days free

APSJobs vs Freelance Radar at a glance

	APSJobs	Freelance Radar
What it is	Australian Public Service jobs site	Contract role radar for LinkedIn posts
Contract roles from LinkedIn feed posts	No	Yes
Contract focus	APS employment, ongoing and non ongoing	Contract roles only: ABN, PAYG and government
Contact with the person hiring	Through the agency application process	Direct, you see who posted the role
Email alerts	Yes	Yes
Cost for contractors	Free for job seekers	A$49 a year, 3 days free

Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.

Which one should you use?

APSJobs is best for: people who want an APS position as an employee. Freelance Radar is best when you want the contract roles that only show up in LinkedIn posts, with an alert as soon as they are posted and the name of the person to contact.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freelance Radar an alternative to APSJobs?

It is a complement more than a replacement. APSJobs covers vacancies advertised by Australian Public Service agencies, while Freelance Radar covers contract roles that recruiters and hiring managers announce in LinkedIn posts, many of which are never advertised on job boards.

Can I use APSJobs and Freelance Radar together?

Yes. Most contractors use several sources. Freelance Radar adds the contract roles from LinkedIn posts and sends them to you by email alert, so you can reply to the recruiter before the role gets crowded.

Does Freelance Radar show the day rate and super?

Yes, when the post states it. Each role shows the rate as written, for example $900/day + super or $60 an hour inc super, along with ABN, PAYG or clearance requirements when they are mentioned.

How much does Freelance Radar cost?

You can browse the latest contract roles for free. Full access with alerts and direct contact costs A$49 a year, with 3 days free and cancellation anytime.