Optimize Your Resume for Australia Jobs

Australian resumes have specific expectations: • 2-3 pages is standard (longer than US but shorter than EU) • No photo, age, or personal details • Include Australian mobile number format (+61) • Key skills section prominently placed • Referees section with 2 professional references • Use Australian English spelling (organisation, recognise)

Australian ATS systems (PageUp, ELMO, JobAdder) screen for: • Australian qualifications (AQF recognized) • Industry experience relevant to the role • Right-to-work status (citizen, PR, specific visa) • Professional registrations (CPA, PE, AHPRA) • State-specific requirements and licenses • Cultural fit indicators and soft skills

1. Register with SEEK, LinkedIn, and Indeed Australia 2. Get qualifications assessed by relevant Australian body 3. Include visa status or right-to-work in your summary 4. Use Australian industry terminology and job titles 5. Include referees (2 professional references with contact details) 6. Tailor for state-specific opportunities (NSW, VIC, QLD)

• Not including right-to-work information upfront • Using US formatting conventions (1-page limit, GPA) • Missing referees section (expected in Australian resumes) • Not getting international qualifications assessed • Using overly formal language (Australians prefer direct communication) • Not mentioning familiarity with Australian workplace standards