AUKUS Jobs

What AUKUS Jobs does

AUKUS Jobs is a Canberra-based SaaS platform that operates a two-sided marketplace connecting veterans, ex-defence personnel, and security-cleared candidates with employers in the defence industry across Australia, the UK, and the US. Founded in 2021 by CEO Mark Korsten, the company is incorporated as AUKUS Jobs Pty Ltd (ABN 46 653 849 079) and operates with a headcount of 1-10 employees. Jobseekers encode their skills and experience into structured profiles and employers search, filter, and rank candidates against weighted criteria, replacing traditional per-application job submission with a passive broadcast model.

The platform's core technology is a skills-based matching system built on a curated taxonomy of over 1,500 defence-related skills and experiences, paired with a weighted candidate ranking algorithm that dynamically filters and ranks profiles against employer-defined ideal candidate profiles. Supporting features include bias-reduced ranking by skills rather than demographics and a two-tier candidate visibility model that lets jobseekers choose between full exposure (actively seeking work) or anonymised matching (open to offers, contacted via platform-generated emails). The platform is web-based, uses AWS Cognito for authentication, and is accessible directly via the company's website without a native mobile app.

AUKUS Jobs monetises through tiered monthly employer subscriptions ranging from AUD $100/month (Micro, 1-10 staff) to AUD $1,000/month (Enterprise/Recruiter, 501+ staff or agencies), with approximately 30% discount on annual plans. The company augments this paid motion with freemium access for not-for-profit employment support organisations serving veterans, indigenous, and disabled candidates, and a six-month free trial for UK and US-based SMEs under 200 staff. Go-to-market is product-led and self-serve for smaller employers, with admin-assisted onboarding for larger accounts; distribution is reinforced by a network of 30+ partner organisations spanning defence SMEs, recruitment specialists, the Australian Government's PM's Veterans' Employment Program, and veteran support organisations.

Name

AUKUS Jobs

Legal name

AUKUS Jobs Pty Ltd.

Website

https://aukusjobs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AUKUS Jobs is a Canberra-based SaaS platform that uses a 1,500+ defence-specific skills taxonomy and weighted ranking algorithm to match veterans and security-cleared candidates with defence industry employers across Australia, the UK, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Employer Subscriptions: Tiered subscription packages for employers based on company size, ranging from Micro (1-10 staff) at AUD $100/month to Enterprise (501+ staff) at AUD $1000/month. Includes unlimited job postings, candidate searches, and platform access. Annual subscriptions receive approximately 30% discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AUKUS Jobs operates a web-based, skills-based matching platform that connects defence industry employers with security-cleared candidates, veterans, and defence-experienced job seekers across Australia, the UK, and the US. Job seekers encode structured profiles from a taxonomy of over 1,500 defence-related skills and experiences, and employers search and rank candidates using a weighted matching algorithm, with unlimited job postings and candidate searches included in tiered monthly subscriptions (AUD $100–$1,000/month). The platform is free for job seekers, free for NFP employment support organisations, and free for the first six months for UK and US SMEs with fewer than 200 staff.

Product overview

AUKUS Jobs is a single unified recruitment platform connecting defense sector employers with job seekers (primarily veterans, defense personnel, and security-cleared candidates). The platform operates on a subscription model with tiered pricing (Micro, Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise/Recruiter) and offers distinct interfaces for employers (candidate search, filtering, shortlisting, job posting) and job seekers (profile creation, skills encoding, job board access). The platform includes free access for NFP employment support organizations serving veterans, indigenous, and disabled candidates, and free initial access for UK and US SMEs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AUKUS Jobs Platform Web-based, skills-based talent matching platform for the defence sector. Job seekers create structured profiles encoding over 1,500 defence-related skills and experiences, and employers search, filter, and rank candidates using a weighted matching algorithm against employer-defined criteria. Includes unlimited job postings and candidate searches as part of tiered employer subscriptions, with bias-reduced ranking, a two-tier candidate visibility model (actively seeking vs. open to offers with identity withheld), free access for job seekers, free access for NFP employment support organisations, and a six-month free trial for UK and US SMEs with fewer than 200 staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Candidates can create one profile instead of applying separately for every job
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Social NestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media marketing partner providing online engagement strategies, content management, and innovative ad solutions to help navigate social media complexities.
• Gunggandji AerospaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralia's only Indigenous aerospace consultancy creating pathways into aviation for Indigenous Australians, with shared interest in supporting diverse talent in defence sector.
• EOLAS SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic and technical writing, program support and project support services to government and commercial clients in the defence sector. Active platform user providing testimonials.
• OmnicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDefence services provider delivering solutions in complex environments on land, sea or air. Active platform user providing testimonials.
• RynalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerData-driven solutions provider advancing safety and effectiveness through innovation for defence, government, and industry clients.
• XKGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading-edge solutions provider with passionate client focus, devoted to delivering outcomes that exceed customer expectations.
• AmentumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions addressing complex challenges in science, security and sustainability.
• SystraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational engineering consultancy firm and established service provider to Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).
• CorasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategically sharp, outcome-focused and employee-owned consultancy obsessed with excellence and looking for better solutions.
• Sayres AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcquisition, Engineering, Operations and Training Support Services to Defence Forces and industry partners across Asia Pacific.
• IndigitiseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services enterprise specializing in IT consulting, IT services, and digital transformation solutions for Commonwealth Government.
• Simulation AirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran-owned, sovereign Australian SME providing simulation and C4ISR related services to Defence and defence industry.
• Trident DefenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnects outstanding talent with career opportunities in the Defence Industry, addressing talent shortages in the evolving sector.
• SecurIQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMelbourne-based consultancy specialising in Project Delivery, Testing & Quality Assurance, Design, Verification & Validation, Engineering, Security Auditing, Training and Infrastructure.
• Strategix AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrings military, law enforcement and private industry experience to strengthen Australian national security and private industry capabilities.
• Human Quotient GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise creating career pathways for Defence partners, veterans and women into projects within Defence, government and industry clients.
• SyconicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran-led team providing cybersecurity, project management, strategic advisory, business analysis and regulatory compliance support.
• SME ShowcaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration of SMEs sharing costs and benefits of shared exhibition space at major defence trade shows.
• Cleard LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducts background screening interviews covering criminal history, illegal drug use, financial stress, security breaches, and CV verification using AI-enabled digital worker.
• The Sub MonitorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital media platform focused on submarines providing marketing campaign promotion, content publication, and strategic communication support.
• Wounded Heroes AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational charity providing 24/7 crisis support for current serving and past serving veterans and their families in financial crisis or at risk of homelessness.
• Overflow SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian-based virtual office providing inbound sales administration support for tradespeople.
• Women in FIFOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFIFO Success Facilitator, Coach and Mentor providing personalized guidance for those entering the FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) work world.
• Lawforce AlphaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran-owned legal and commercial advisory service specialising in defence related strategic planning, legal risk management, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Craig Spinks SolicitorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMigration law support for individuals seeking to emigrate to Australia and businesses seeking to employ people without work rights.
• PM's Veterans' Employment ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment program promoting the benefits of hiring Australia's highly skilled ex-service men and women, aligning with platform mission.
• Alliance South AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration of non-conflicting companies providing complete supply chain of capability in Defence Industry, Defence Infrastructure, Mining, Energy, Water and Renewable sectors.
• DecNETminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform creating connected Australian Defence Estate Community where security-vetted businesses, government bodies and stakeholders collaborate within secure AI-enabled environment.
• ServulinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpowers veterans and their families to discover, navigate and access services, support and communities they need.
• AIDNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian Industry & Defence Network - peak industry association for SMEs wishing to do business in the Defence and security sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indeed: Global horizontal job search engine covering Australia, the UK, and the US including defence sector roles. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs as a multi-region hiring destination for employers and job seekers, but without defence-vertical specialization or skills-taxonomy depth.
• Military.com: Large US military-media platform with a job board and resources for service members transitioning to civilian careers. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs on the military-to-civilian job-seeker audience, but operates as a broad incumbent media brand rather than a niche matching platform.
• Seek Limited: Australia's dominant online employment marketplace with broad coverage including defence industry roles. Comparable as the primary generalist job platform in AUKUS Jobs' home market, representing both a competitive incumbent and a potential distribution partner given its scale.
• LinkedIn: Global professional network with a job board, recruiter tools, and skills-based matching across all industries including defence. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs as a horizontal hiring platform, but lacks defence-specific clearance verification and niche candidate curation.

Emerging players

• JobAdder: Australian recruitment SaaS and job-distribution platform used by staffing agencies and employers across industries including defence. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs as a tech-enabled hiring platform serving the Australian market, though it is a generalist recruitment workflow tool rather than a defence-vertical job board.
• Hiring Our Heroes: US Chamber of Commerce program connecting veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with employment opportunities including in defence industry. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs given its veteran-focused employer-matching mission, but broader in scope and free rather than subscription-based.

Direct peers

• ClearanceJobs: US-focused job platform dedicated to connecting security-cleared professionals with defense and government employers. Highly comparable to AUKUS Jobs in its niche focus on clearance-required talent and skills-based employer search.
• Orion Talent: US-based military talent acquisition firm running a jobs platform, recruitment process outsourcing, and career fairs serving veterans and defence industry employers. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs as a niche veteran-to-defence-industry hiring intermediary with subscription and service revenue streams.
• RecruitMilitary: Specialised recruitment platform and event series helping military veterans transition into civilian careers across the United States. Directly comparable to AUKUS Jobs on the candidate supply side, targeting veterans and ex-military personnel seeking defence-industry roles.
• VetJobs: US non-profit job board dedicated to matching veterans with employment opportunities across federal agencies and defence contractors. Comparable to AUKUS Jobs in mission, candidate audience, and employer-side employer-matching focus within the defence hiring ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AukusJobs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aukus-jobs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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