Job vacancies in the public sector must be advertised, whereas private companies are exempt from this requirement.

Public sector employers are required by law to advertise job vacancies. 

Job vacancies, including within the health services, are published by government services on the following website:  Starfatorg

The City of Reykjavik also provides a list of available job vacancies.

The Directorate of Labour operates a public employment agency that offers comprehensive support to jobseekers, irrespective of their registration status on the unemployment register. 

These services are provided free of charge.

Private companies are not required by law to advertise publicly their job vacancies.  They are free to explore various avenues for finding new talent, including recruitment services, advertisements in newspapers, or through other channels.

Private recruitment agencies maintain online databases of job vacancies and allow job seekers to register and respond to recruitment offers.

For more information please consult the site Work in Iceland.

Questions regarding sickness per diem allowance

FAQ on the Public Sector Relief Fund's sickness per diem allowance

FAQ on Private Sector Relief Fund's sickness per diem allowance

Healthcare professionals seeking to work in Iceland must submit an application to the Directorate of Health for the recognition of their professional qualifications.

Architects, civil engineers, real estate agents, public accountants, and the legal profession and certain other professions are subject to various legal requirements that must meet to be recognized and/or authorized to practice.

Proficiency in the Icelandic language is often essential for working on the labour market, particularly for roles that require direct communication with Icelandic-speaking individuals or where knowledge of the language is crucial for job performance. 

Job vacancies

Job vacancies within the public sector

Public employment services

Private recruitment agencies