Resume builder for jobs in Australia. A4, no photo, work rights up front.
Pick a template, write your career summary and experience, and see the finished resume as you type. Import an old resume or CV from PDF or Word to save retyping, then download a clean A4 PDF.
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Made for the way Australian employers read resumes
Work rights in one line
The optional visa status field holds a short line such as 'Permanent resident' or 'Temporary Graduate visa, full work rights', so the recruiter's first question is answered. Leave it empty if you are a citizen.
Import, then edit
Upload your current resume or CV as a PDF or Word file and the form fills in for you to review. Most of the work becomes editing, not typing.
Clean text for job boards and ATS
Every template is real, selectable text in a normal reading order, so job boards and applicant tracking systems read every line. A4 by default, the Australian standard.
Resume templates for Australian applications
See all 28
Tech, design, startups
Creative, media, sales, personal brands
Design, architecture, creative agencies
Writers, communications, design leads
Product, marketing, operations
Any industry, applicant tracking systems
Startups, marketing, product
Sales, management, client-facing roles
What Australian employers expect on a resume
Resume and CV mean the same thing
Most Australian employers say resume, and many use CV for the same document. The academic CV is the exception, used for research and university roles, and it runs longer.
Leave off photo, age and marital status
Photos are not expected, and anti-discrimination law covers age, sex, race, marital or relationship status and more, so employers prefer not to see them. Name, phone, email, suburb or city and a LinkedIn profile are enough.
Two to three pages is common
Australian resumes often run a little longer than American ones: two to three pages for experienced candidates, one or two for graduates. Keep the most relevant work on page one.
State your work rights
If you are not an Australian citizen, say what your visa allows, for example 'Permanent resident, full work rights' or 'Working Holiday visa, available until March 2027'. Employers ask early, and a clear line saves a call.
Referees and checks
Many Australian resumes end with two referees, usually recent managers who have agreed to be contacted; 'Referees available on request' is also accepted. For teaching, childcare and care work, list current checks such as a Working with Children Check.
Resume examples. Written for your job.
All examples- Product designer
- Marketing manager
- Software engineer
- Sales account executive
- Financial analyst
- Registered nurse
- Teacher
- Student and recent graduate
- Project manager
- Data analyst
- HR and recruiter
- Operations manager
- Accountant
- Civil engineer
- Administrative assistant
- Customer service agent
- Receptionist
- Mechanical engineer
- Graphic designer
- Procurement officer
Resume guides. Read before you apply.
All guides- How long should a CV be? Pages by country and career stageOne page or two? The honest answer by career stage and by country, and how to cut a long CV without losing what matters.
- CV vs resume: what is the difference, country by countryThe two words mean different things in different countries. What employers in the US, Canada, the UK, the Gulf, India, Australia and beyond expect when they ask for one.
- How to make an ATS-friendly CVHow applicant tracking systems read a CV, which layouts and files trip them up, and how to match the job ad's keywords without stuffing.
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Australian resume questions
Resume or CV in Australia?
Both words are used, usually for the same document: a two to three page summary of your experience, skills and education. An academic CV for university and research roles is longer and lists publications and grants.
How long should an Australian resume be?
Two to three pages for most experienced candidates, and one to two for graduates. If yours runs longer, shorten older roles to title, employer and dates.
Should I include referees?
Many candidates list two referees with their permission, and 'Referees available on request' is also fine. Either way, tell your referees they may be called.
What about government jobs?
Public sector applications often ask for a separate statement or pitch that addresses the role's selection criteria, alongside your resume. Follow the format in the job pack exactly.
Is CVFalcon free to use?
Building and previewing your resume is free in every template, with no sign-up. Downloading the PDF requires the CVFalcon Pass: $9 once, with unlimited downloads and no subscription.