Resume Star › Resume builder for Australia

Free resume builder for jobs in Australia

A ready-written resume for your job, in the format Australian employers expect, as an A4 PDF.

Australian employers call it a resume, but they expect a slightly longer document than in the US: two to three A4 pages, with a career summary, key skills, your work history and usually two referees.

Resume Star starts you with a resume already written for your job. Swap in your details and download a polished A4 PDF to send or upload to SEEK.

Create my resume →

How to write a resume for Australia

  1. Two to three A4 pages is normal. Graduates and entry-level applicants can use one or two pages.
  2. Open with a career summary and key skills. A short summary, then 6 to 10 key skills that match the job ad.
  3. State your work rights. If you aren't an Australian citizen or permanent resident, say what visa you hold and whether it has work rights.
  4. Add two referees. Name, title, company and phone number, ideally recent managers. "Referees available on request" is also accepted.
  5. Leave out your photo and date of birth. Australian employers don't expect them, and anti-discrimination law covers age and other personal details.
  6. Use Australian spelling. Organised, analysed, licence (noun), centre.
  7. Government jobs need more. Many public sector roles ask for a separate statement against the selection criteria. Keep your resume focused and answer the criteria in that statement.

What to include and what to leave out

Include
  • Career summary
  • Key skills
  • Work history, most recent first
  • Education and licences (for example a White Card or RSA)
  • Work rights, if relevant
  • Two referees
Leave out
  • Photo
  • Date of birth or age
  • Marital status
  • Tax file number

Start from a resume written for your job

Each template comes with sample wording for the role. Replace it with your own details, and rename, reorder or remove any section.

Over 50 more templates to pick from after you sign up.

Frequently asked questions

How long should an Australian resume be?

Two to three A4 pages for most people with experience. One to two pages for graduates and first jobs.

Should I include referees on my resume?

It's common in Australia to list two referees with contact details. "Referees available on request" is also fine.

Will my PDF be A4?

Yes. Visitors from Australia get A4 by default. You can switch to US Letter on the Adjust page.

Is Resume Star free?

Yes. Build your resume and download unlimited PDFs for free. If it helps you get the job, pay a one-time fee on the honour system.

Hiring practices vary between employers and industries. When a job advert asks for something specific, follow the advert.

Build your resume with Resume Star

Start from a sample written for your job, replace the details with your own, and download a polished PDF in minutes.

Create my resume →

Resume builders for other countries