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Tell us about the role
Share the must-haves and what a strong hire looks like.
FOR AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYERS WITH APPLICATIONS ALREADY IN HAND
Got a mountain of applications
and no time to screen them?
Turn your existing applicant pool into 3–5 interview-ready finalists. Already advertised on SEEK, LinkedIn or your careers page? Send us the applications. We review the pool, screen the strongest candidates and run structured first-round interviews. You receive audio interview recordings, notes and a focused shortlist.
Most shortlists within 5 business daysEvery application reviewedNo placement percentageYou make the final hire
SHORTLISTD SCOPE
Already have an applicant pool? This is the part we take off your plate.
Shortlistd is for roles where you have already generated applications. Candidate sourcing is not included. We handle application review, candidate screening, structured first-round interviews and shortlisting. Need us to find candidates too? Headhuntd is coming soon.
FAST, FOCUSED FIRST ROUND
Most shortlists delivered within 5 business days.
Send us your existing applicants and role requirements. We handle the review, screening and structured first-round interviews, then return 3–5 finalists with audio interview recordings and notes.
How Shortlistd works
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Send your applicants
Share the existing applicant pool by export, folder, email or another agreed secure handover method.
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We screen & interview
Every application is reviewed and suitable candidates complete a structured first round.
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You receive 3–5 finalists
A focused shortlist with notes and audio interview evidence.
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You make the final call
Meet the strongest candidates and choose who to hire.
What you receive
Every application reviewed
Applications assessed against the agreed role criteria and must-haves.
Structured first-round interviews
Consistent, role-aligned questions for the strongest suitable candidates.
Salary & availability confirmed
Know practical details before you invest time in a final interview.
First-round interview recordings
Hear the shortlisted candidates answer the important questions before deciding who you want to meet.
Screening notes and evidence
Compare candidates using interview responses and role-relevant evidence rather than CV keywords alone.
3–5 finalists
A manageable final group of candidates worth your interview time.
EASY HANDOVER
Getting your applicants to us is easy.
Send a ZIP or export, share a folder, email the files through, or agree another secure handover method that works with your current setup. No ATS migration. No complicated implementation.
MORE THAN KEYWORD FILTERING
This isn’t just résumé keyword matching.
Technology can help us work efficiently, but the shortlist is built from the role criteria, screening and structured interview responses — not simply whether a CV contains the right buzzwords.
WHY A$497 IS POSSIBLE
You’ve already paid to attract the applicants. Why pay an agency thousands to start again?
Shortlistd doesn’t charge to source candidates you already have. We focus on the part you need help with: application review, screening, structured first-round interviews and shortlisting.
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING
A$497 + GST
One service fee per role. No placement percentage. No lock-in contract.
- Existing applicant pool required
- Application review
- Candidate screening
- Structured first-round interviews
- 3–5 vetted finalists
- Audio recordings and screening notes
FAQs
How much does Shortlistd cost?
A$497 plus GST per role.
Will every applicant be interviewed?
No. Every application is reviewed, then the strongest and most relevant candidates are interviewed against the agreed role criteria.
How do I send the applicants?
You can provide an export or ZIP, share a folder, email the applicant files, or agree another secure handover method. No ATS migration is required.
Does Shortlistd source candidates?
No. Shortlistd is for employers who already have an applicant pool. Candidate sourcing is not included.
What if no applicant is suitable?
We will not manufacture a shortlist. If the pool does not contain suitable candidates, we will tell you rather than present weak finalists.
Do you guarantee a hire?
No. We provide a thorough first-round process and a focused shortlist; you retain the final hiring decision.
FEE COMPARISON
See what you could save with Shortlistd.
Traditional recruitment agencies often price as a percentage of first-year salary. Shortlistd is A$497 + GST per role. Here is an illustrative comparison using a hypothetical 15% agency fee.
ON A$100K ROLEAgency example: A$15,000Shortlistd: A$497 + GSTPotential savingA$14,503
| Example salary | Traditional agency at 15% | Shortlistd | Potential saving |
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| A$80,000 | A$12,000 | A$497 + GST | A$11,503 |
| A$100,000 | A$15,000 | A$497 + GST | A$14,503 |
| A$120,000 | A$18,000 | A$497 + GST | A$17,503 |
Illustrative only. Recruitment agency pricing varies by provider and agreement. Figures compare service fees before GST and exclude advertising and other third-party costs.
Stop letting a pile of applications take over your week.
Send us the existing applicant pool. We’ll handle the first round.