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Australian Resume Format Guide 2026
What does a Australia resume look like in 2026?
In 2026, a Australia resume is 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).
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.
This guide covers exactly how a Australia resume should look in 2026: the right length, whether to include a photo, which personal details belong on it, the date format, and the mistakes that get applications rejected. When you are ready, the free GlobeResume Australia resume builder applies every one of these rules for you.
Australia Resume rules at a glance
| Rule | Australia convention |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How to write a Australia Resume: 5 steps
- Set up the Australia layout. Start from a Australia-correct layout (2–3 pages is standard; 1–2 for entry level). The free GlobeResume builder loads it automatically when you pick Australia.
- Add the expected personal details. Include exactly what Australia recruiters expect. The convention: Suburb + state only; no DOB or marital status. Leave the photo off.
- Write your experience with local date formats. List roles in reverse-chronological order and write dates as "Mar 2020 – Present".
- Order the sections the Australia way. Follow the section order shown below, so the document reads the way local hiring teams expect.
- Check the do's and don'ts, then export. Review your resume against the checklist on this page and download it as a clean PDF.
What to put in a Australia Resume
A Australia resume is typically built from these sections, in this order:
- Career Profile
- Employment History
- Education
- Key Skills
- Certifications & Licences
- Languages
- Interests
What makes it specifically Australia:
- No photo — including one can get your application filtered out here.
- A closing references line.
✓ 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.
Australia Resume FAQ
- How long should a Australia resume be?
- 2–3 pages is standard; 1–2 for entry level
- Should a Australia resume include a photo?
- No; discouraged to prevent bias
- What personal details go on a Australia resume?
- Suburb + state only; no DOB or marital status
- What date format should a Australia resume use?
- Mar 2020 – Present
- Which language should I write my Australia resume in?
- Australian English (organisation, licence, centre)
- Can I build a Australia resume for free?
- Yes. The free GlobeResume builder applies every rule on this page automatically, previews your resume live, and exports to PDF. No login or signup is required, and everything runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device. Paid plans add watermark-free downloads and editable Word (.docx) export.
Build your Australia Resume
GlobeResume's free Australia resume builder does the formatting for you. Pick Australia, fill in one form, and it lays out your resume with the correct length, sections, date format and details, previewed live and ready to download as PDF or Word. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
No sign-up. The builder pre-loads every Australia convention from this guide.