# SEEK API

> SEEK returns Australian job listings and search details as a workflow and API.

SEEK, also known as SEEK Australia, returns matching open Australian jobs in search order through Search jobs. Search jobs requires keywords and can also filter by location, work type, and posting window; set a maximum number of results if needed.

- Page: https://fous.com/workflows/seek
- Handle: `@seek`
- Category: [Jobs](https://fous.com/workflows/category/jobs)
- Source website: https://seek.com.au
- Last verified: Sep 29, 2026
- Fous is not affiliated with SEEK.

## Methods

### Search jobs

Operation `search_jobs`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Find current SEEK jobs in Australia by keywords, with optional location, work type, and posting window. Results follow SEEK search order; some promoted listings may appear outside the selected posting window.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `keywords` | string | yes | `"bookkeeper"` | Job title or search words, such as bookkeeper. |
| `location` | string | no | `"Melbourne VIC"` | City, suburb or state, such as Melbourne VIC. Leave blank for all Australia. |
| `work_type` | string | no | `"part_time"` | Employment type, such as part_time. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `20` | Maximum number of jobs to return, such as 20 (up to 100). |
| `posted_within` | string | no | `"last_7_days"` | How recently jobs were posted, such as last_7_days. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "keywords"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "keywords": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Job title or search words, such as bookkeeper.",
      "examples": [
        "bookkeeper",
        "zzzkjlkhjdkweuiweu",
        "registered nurse"
      ]
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "",
      "description": "City, suburb or state, such as Melbourne VIC. Leave blank for all Australia.",
      "examples": [
        "Melbourne VIC"
      ]
    },
    "work_type": {
      "enum": [
        "full_time",
        "part_time",
        "contract",
        "casual",
        "any"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "any",
      "description": "Employment type, such as part_time.",
      "examples": [
        "part_time",
        "full_time"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of jobs to return, such as 20 (up to 100).",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        20,
        45
      ]
    },
    "posted_within": {
      "enum": [
        "last_3_days",
        "last_7_days",
        "last_14_days",
        "last_30_days",
        "any"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "any",
      "description": "How recently jobs were posted, such as last_7_days.",
      "examples": [
        "last_7_days",
        "last_3_days"
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "keywords": "bookkeeper",
      "location": "Melbourne VIC",
      "work_type": "part_time",
      "max_results": 20,
      "posted_within": "last_7_days"
    },
    {
      "keywords": "zzzkjlkhjdkweuiweu",
      "max_results": 20
    },
    {
      "keywords": "registered nurse",
      "work_type": "full_time",
      "max_results": 45,
      "posted_within": "last_3_days"
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `jobs` | array |  | Matching open SEEK jobs in search order. |
| `jobs[].title` | string | `"Experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer"` |  |
| `jobs[].salary` | string or null | `"$40 – $60 per hour"` | Salary shown on the listing, or null when none is displayed. |
| `jobs[].company` | string or null | `"Sparque"` |  |
| `jobs[].job_link` | string | `"https://www.seek.com.au/job/94940483"` |  |
| `jobs[].location` | string or null | `"West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC"` |  |
| `jobs[].work_type` | string or null | `"Part time"` |  |
| `jobs[].posted_date` | string or null | `"2026-09-29"` |  |
| `jobs[].short_description` | string or null | `"Flexible part-time role with competitive pay. Join a supportive team valuing your expertise and wellbeing."` |  |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "keywords": "bookkeeper",
  "location": "Melbourne VIC",
  "work_type": "part_time",
  "max_results": 20,
  "posted_within": "last_7_days"
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "jobs": [
    {
      "title": "Experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer",
      "salary": "$40 – $60 per hour",
      "company": "Sparque",
      "job_link": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/94940483",
      "location": "West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC",
      "work_type": "Part time",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-29",
      "short_description": "Flexible part-time role with competitive pay. Join a supportive team valuing your expertise and wellbeing."
    },
    {
      "title": "Office Administrator/ Bookkeeper",
      "salary": "$35 – $45 per hour",
      "company": "RFT Personnel",
      "job_link": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/94783850",
      "location": "Dandenong South, Melbourne VIC",
      "work_type": "Part time",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-21",
      "short_description": "RS Fleet Group – Dandenong South\nPart-time | Monday–Thursday | Flexible Hours"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bookkeeper / Administration",
      "salary": "$35 – $45 per hour",
      "company": "Bottega",
      "job_link": "https://www.seek.com.au/job/94786274",
      "location": "Melbourne VIC",
      "work_type": "Part time",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-22",
      "short_description": "Experienced Bookkeeper / Administrator for established hospitality group, part-time hybrid role."
    }
  ]
}
```

## Quick start

Call the API with a Fous API key (`FOUS_API_KEY`). To create one, turn on Developer mode in Fous Studio, then open Keys & connections → API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys).

```bash
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@seek",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_jobs",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "keywords": "bookkeeper",
    "location": "Melbourne VIC",
    "work_type": "part_time",
    "max_results": 20,
    "posted_within": "last_7_days"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
import json
import os
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = os.environ.get("FOUS_API_KEY")
if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example")

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@seek\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"search_jobs\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"keywords\": \"bookkeeper\",\n    \"location\": \"Melbourne VIC\",\n    \"work_type\": \"part_time\",\n    \"max_results\": 20,\n    \"posted_within\": \"last_7_days\"\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=120) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
// First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
const apiKey = process.env.FOUS_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example");

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(120_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@seek",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_jobs",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "keywords": "bookkeeper",
    "location": "Melbourne VIC",
    "work_type": "part_time",
    "max_results": 20,
    "posted_within": "last_7_days"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

Or describe the data in plain language: send `{"api":"@seek","prompt":"Describe the data you need, with every detail"}` to the same URL. Fous fills in the input, runs the method that fits and returns only the fields you asked for; `data.route.calls[].request` is the exact call it made. Routing is free; the run costs the same.

## Use cases

- Find open jobs by title or keywords
- Compare displayed salaries across listings
- Filter job searches by location and work type
- Review job posting dates and descriptions

## FAQ

### Is Fous affiliated with SEEK?

No. Fous is not affiliated with SEEK. This workflow reads the public seek.com.au website and returns its data.

### How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a SEEK account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from seek.com.au when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 29, 2026.

### What jobs match my search words?

Search jobs returns matching open SEEK jobs in search order using required keywords.

### Can I filter jobs by location or employment type?

Yes. Search jobs accepts an optional location and work type.

### How recently were the jobs posted?

Search jobs can filter by posting window and returns each listing’s posted date.

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