Resume Format
Australia — Format it the way recruiters expect
The expected structure, length, and conventions for a resume in Australia.
Document Structure
1
Contact Details
Name, phone, email, suburb/city, LinkedIn
2
Career Summary
Short overview of key skills and goals
3
Key Skills
Bullet list, often placed high on the page
4
Employment History
Reverse chronological, detailed responsibilities
5
Education
Degree, institution, dates
6
Referees
Australian employers often expect 2 named referees, not "on request"
Dos & Don'ts
Do's
- • Include named referees with contact details where possible
- • It’s acceptable — even expected — for resumes to run longer than 1 page
- • List key skills clearly near the top
Don'ts
- • Do not omit referees entirely — this is a common local expectation
- • Do not include a photo or personal details like age/marital status