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Free Australian CV Templates
Download a clean PDF or open the same structure in the builder. No photograph, birth date or decorative skill chart. Three layouts. One job. Choose for readability, not decoration. Tailor the words to the advertisement.
What an Australian CV looks like
Leave out personal status
Birth date, marital status and religious belief generally do not support a hiring decision. Keep the document focused on contact details, capability and evidence.
CV and résumé both appear
Australian employers use both terms. Match the language in the advertisement; the underlying document is usually the same concise record of relevant experience.
The three templates
Classic
Conventional hierarchy for broad professional use.
Edit the Classic layout in the builder →Modern
A sharper header while keeping ATS-readable structure.
Edit the Modern layout in the builder →ATS-friendly
Low-decoration layout for direct applications.
Edit the ATS-friendly layout in the builder →Alex Morgan
Administration professional
Melbourne, VIC · 0400 123 456 · alex@example.com
Professional summary
Organised administration professional with experience supporting busy teams, improving processes and delivering clear customer communication.
Work experience
Administration Officer · Example Organisation
2022 – Present · Melbourne, VIC
- Coordinated scheduling and records for a team of 12.
- Introduced a shared tracking system to reduce missed follow-ups.
- Prepared clear reports and supported customer enquiries.
Education
Diploma of Business Administration
Example Institute · 2021
Skills
Microsoft Office · Records management · Scheduling
Customer service · Written communication
Referees
Available on request
Classic
Free PDFAlex Morgan
Administration professional
Melbourne, VIC · 0400 123 456 · alex@example.com
Professional summary
Organised administration professional with experience supporting busy teams, improving processes and delivering clear customer communication.
Work experience
Administration Officer · Example Organisation
2022 – Present · Melbourne, VIC
- Coordinated scheduling and records for a team of 12.
- Introduced a shared tracking system to reduce missed follow-ups.
- Prepared clear reports and supported customer enquiries.
Education
Diploma of Business Administration
Example Institute · 2021
Skills
Microsoft Office · Records management · Scheduling
Customer service · Written communication
Referees
Available on request
Modern
Free PDFAlex Morgan
Administration professional
Melbourne, VIC · 0400 123 456 · alex@example.com
Professional summary
Organised administration professional with experience supporting busy teams, improving processes and delivering clear customer communication.
Work experience
Administration Officer · Example Organisation
2022 – Present · Melbourne, VIC
- Coordinated scheduling and records for a team of 12.
- Introduced a shared tracking system to reduce missed follow-ups.
- Prepared clear reports and supported customer enquiries.
Education
Diploma of Business Administration
Example Institute · 2021
Skills
Microsoft Office · Records management · Scheduling
Customer service · Written communication
Referees
Available on request
ATS-friendly
Free PDFWhat to include in each section
Put your name and reliable contact details first. Follow with a short summary tailored to the role, then list work experience from most recent to oldest. For each position, show the employer, job title, dates and concise evidence of what you delivered. Add education, licences and relevant skills after the experience section. References may be named or supplied on request, depending on the application instructions.
Use the free Australian CV builder to place this structure into a PDF while you tailor the evidence.
Résumé or CV? The Australian convention
Australian employers use both terms. Match the language in the advertisement; the underlying document is usually the same concise record of relevant experience.
CV and résumé are often used interchangeably in Australia. Workforce Australia uses “resume”, while many job seekers and employers also search for and request a “CV”. In most ordinary private-sector applications, both labels refer to the same practical document: a focused record of relevant work, education and capability.
For the companion rules, see the Australian CV format guide. For the letter that introduces that evidence, see the Australian cover letter format guide.
ATS-friendly formatting
Workforce Australia advises a simple, professional layout and describes about two pages as a useful target, while recognising that length can vary. Use an A4 page, readable type, clear headings and common file formats such as PDF or DOCX. Avoid columns or graphics that hide keywords from an applicant tracking system.
FAQ
How do I write an Australian CV?
Start with contact details and a short role-specific summary. Add relevant work experience in reverse chronological order, then education, licences and skills. Use truthful keywords from the job advertisement and keep the layout simple.
What is the Australian CV format for international students?
Use the same evidence-led structure as other applicants. Explain overseas qualifications clearly, state accurate visa or work-right information only when relevant, and focus on Australian experience, placements, volunteering and transferable achievements.
Build your CV
Choose a layout, tailor it to the advertisement and review the PDF before you submit it.