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Australian Resume Format Guide 2026
Australian resumes run longer than anywhere else in the English-speaking world: two to three pages is normal. No photo, Australian spelling, and referees are a real part of the process.
The rules at a glance
Length
2–3 pages is standard; 1–2 for entry level
Photo
No; discouraged to prevent bias
Personal details
Suburb + state only; no DOB or marital status
Dates
Mar 2020 – Present
Language
Australian English (organisation, licence, centre)
Referees
Expected at offer stage; a line on the resume is fine
✓ Do
- Use the extra length for detail on responsibilities and wins
- Australian/British spelling; set your spell-checker
- Mention work rights if you're not a citizen/PR
- Include certifications and licences relevant to the role
- Close with a referees line
✕ Don't
- Photo, DOB, marital status
- Cramming into one page US-style; it reads as thin
- US spelling (color, center)
- Listing referee contact details publicly; on request is fine
- Ignoring selection criteria when the posting lists them
💡 Government and some corporate roles ask for written responses to selection criteria alongside the resume; check the posting.
Quick answers
- How long should a Australia resume be?
- 2–3 pages is standard; 1–2 for entry level
- Should it include a photo?
- No; discouraged to prevent bias
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