Introducing itjobs.com.au
Setting the standard for IT recruitment in Australia

29 October 2009: Through an innovative strategic alliance designed to deliver the best in industry roles for Australian technology professionals, Fairfax Media- Australasia's largest publisher and CBS Interactive - a top ten worldwide internet property have joined forces to develop itjobs.com.au - a dynamic new website dedicated to IT recruitment.

Launching today and combining the vast technological resources of Fairfax Media with the focussed tech industry audiences of CBS Interactive's business sites, itjobs.com.au employs superior search technology to connect Australia's largest business technology audience with the latest and most sought-after positions in the IT industry.

The Australian IT recruitment sector is fragmented. Previously, companies looking to source IT professionals needed to deal with a plethora of IT recruiters and job-boards and disparate audiences in order to find the most qualified people for available industry roles. Candidates were also faced with a myriad of sources (IT recruiters, general recruitment search, social media and referrals) to identify the latest in open IT positions.

With itjobs.com.au, job hunters have a range of tools such as job alerts and resume manager to help them find their perfect job. The site also features IT news from CBS Interactive's ZDNet Australia and TechRepublic as well as dedicated career advice for IT professionals. Ultimately, itjobs.com.au aims to be the one-stop-shop for IT professionals to find guidance, advice and opportunities for the next step in their career journey.

Fairfax Media's General Manager for Key Categories, John Brand/Tony Blamey said: "The IT sector has specific employment needs. With the launch of itjobs.com.au IT professionals now have a comprehensive resource for planning their careers."

"We look forward to working together with CBS Interactive to help bring the best IT employees and employers together though this exciting new tool" Brand/Blamey added.

The site will be marketed across the CBS Interactive network via ZDNet Australia and TechRepublic, ensuring comprehensive coverage of highly-qualified candidates in the IT sector.

CBS Interactive's Commercial Director Troy Martin said: "It's the complementary strengths of this partnership that will really deliver a focussed and clever business tool for the IT industry in itjobs.com.au".

"Partnering with Fairfax Media will allow us both to capitalise on the renewed confidence and upturn in the ICT marketplace to deliver the best people to the best jobs in the industry".

Job listings for itjobs.com.au will be managed by the Fairfax Media team (sales@mycareer.com.au), while display advertising opportunities will be available through CBS Interactive (sales@cnet.com.au).

Users can check out the new website at www.itjobs.com.au

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For further information, please contact:
Sarah Creelman
PR & Marketing Manager - CBS Interactive
P: (02) 8514-9905 /M: 0402 210 612
E: sarah.creelman@cbs.com