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Resume and CV guide for Australia
How resumes and CVs are written in Australia: typical length (1–2 pages), photo expectations, date format (DD/MM/YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Australia market.
Australia employers usually ask for a resume — commonly written as “Resume”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Australia specifically.
At a glance
- Document: Resume (resume)
- Typical length: 1–2 pages
- Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
- Phone format: +61 412 345 678
- Photo: generally left out
- Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- Most common language of application: en
Length expectations in Australia
Two pages is acceptable; one page for junior applicants.
Photos
Leave it out — selection is based on capability, not appearance.
Professional summary
Three or four lines naming your specialty and years of experience.
Education
Include Year 12 or equivalent for early-career roles.
Work experience
Use Australian month/year formatting and give clear employment gaps.
Format and delivery
A4 paper, day/month/year dates, state abbreviations such as NSW and VIC.
Common sections used in Australia
- Summary
- Experience
- Education
- Skills
- References
General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.
Build for this market
Pick Australia in the builder and the date format, address order, phone guidance and page size adjust accordingly. Section headings stay in your chosen language.