Once you have decided what it is you really want out of a job, where your skills and interests lie, and what alternatives you have, it is time to marshal all the resources at your disposal to help you. There are many resources accessible to the job seeker. The employers contact you directly if your CV is of interest. Employers web sites - employers are starting to post vacancies on their corporate web sites. You can apply to them directly through this method.
Most bookshops have a section on self help books for people seeking employment.
An example of such a book has been reviewed on this site. Don't forget that your local library will also contain books that may be helpful in your search. Just getting out and having a look around your general area may reveal some vacancies to you. If you are unemployed the replacement for the CES is a contacted arrangement provided by a mixture of private and public providers. Centrelink will be able to advise you on how to access the resources available to people who are unemployed under the new arrangements.