The verdict in three sentences
For a mining and industrial recruitment agency in Perth, a website with an integrated job board replaces scattered job ads and CVs arriving by email. Local agencies quote 20,000 to 50,000 AUD for a site with sector and region filters and Bullhorn or JobAdder integration, while a Kolonell Growth build runs 1,830 to 3,050 EUR plus 110 EUR per month of maintenance. The real issue is screening 500 to 2,000 applications a month without spending whole days on it.
Why a job board changes the agency's daily work
The Western Australian mining sector (iron ore in the Pilbara, gold in the Goldfields, lithium around Kwinana) hires constantly: haul truck operators, fitters, electricians, HSE advisors, engineers, often on FIFO rosters. A single haul truck operator ad on Seek can bring 300 applications in a week, most of them off-profile.
A well designed job board asks knock-out questions at application time: HR licence, years of experience, tickets, roster availability, location. Recruiters only see profiles that pass the filter.
| Site function | Without a job board | With a Growth job board | Estimated gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publishing a job | Seek, LinkedIn only | Indexed job page on Google | Lasting visibility |
| Receiving CVs | Emails in bulk | Structured form + attachment | 60% less screening time |
| Knock-out questions | Manual reading | 3 to 6 automatic questions | 50 to 70% of profiles filtered |
| Sector and region filter | None | Mining, construction, energy; Pilbara, Goldfields | Search in 10 seconds |
| Candidate pool | Scattered spreadsheets | Searchable base, job alerts | CV reuse |
| ATS export | Re-keying | CSV export or Bullhorn/JobAdder API | 2 to 4 h saved per week |
| Client portal | None | Secure shortlist sharing | Premium image |
Website cost and options
Kolonell prices follow our 11/10/2026 grid. "Market" ranges are 2026 estimates observed in Perth.
| Item | Kolonell offer | Perth market estimate | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure site without job board | Starter 1,220-1,830 EUR | 8,000 to 15,000 AUD | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Site + job board + filters | Growth 1,830-3,050 EUR | 20,000 to 35,000 AUD | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Job board + client portal + ATS sync | Premium 3,050-5,340 EUR | 35,000 to 50,000 AUD | 7 to 10 weeks |
| Custom HR platform with scoring | Simple application 3,810-6,100 EUR | 60,000 AUD and more | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Maintenance and backups | Standard 110 EUR per month | 300 to 800 AUD | Ongoing |
| Job ad SEO | Essential 153 EUR per month | 1,000 to 2,500 AUD | 2 to 4 months |
Jobs published with JobPosting markup can appear in Google for Jobs, bringing free applications without paying for every Seek listing.
Handling 500 to 2,000 applications a month
Volume creates two constraints: candidates applying from site camps on weak mobile connections, and the team's screening capacity.
| Constraint | Technical choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates on mobile at remote sites | Lightweight form under 200 KB | Abandonment cut by half |
| CV as a phone photo | Image and PDF upload up to 5 MB | No candidate excluded |
| Peaks of 300 CVs per job | Knock-out questions | Automated first screening |
| Personal data | Consent and 24-month retention | Australian Privacy Act compliance |
| Sharing with mining clients | Shortlist via secure link | No more CVs by email |
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Rachel, director of a mining recruitment agency in Perth, handles 1,200 applications a month with 3 consultants. Each spends about 25 hours a month screening CVs.
With a Growth job board at around 2,800 EUR (about 4,600 AUD) and maintenance at 110 EUR per month, screening drops by 60%, freeing 45 hours a month. At an estimated loaded cost of 55 AUD per hour, that is 2,475 AUD per month. The site pays for itself in about 2 months on that gain alone, before counting extra placements billed thanks to the freed hours.
FAQ
Can the site connect to Bullhorn or JobAdder?
A CSV export is included in the Growth offer. Automatic API sync with Bullhorn or JobAdder is part of the Premium offer or a custom build from 3,810 EUR.
Can candidates apply without creating an account?
Yes, a one-page form with optional account creation works best. Forcing an account typically loses 20 to 30% of applicants.
How long should we keep CVs?
24 months with explicit consent is common practice. The site can automatically delete or anonymize profiles after that period.
Will our jobs show up on Google?
Yes, thanks to JobPosting markup. First jobs often appear within 1 to 3 weeks after launch.
Do we still need Seek?
For urgent roles, yes. A job board with good SEO typically reduces paid listings by 30 to 50% within a year.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your application volume, sectors and current ATS: we will price a Growth site with a job board and its maintenance plan on our quote page. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
