Country guide
Resumes in Australia
What employers expect, plus key facts on pay and work rights.
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Resume conventions
| Photo | Usually left off |
|---|---|
| Length | 2–3 pages for experienced professionals |
| Personal details | No date of birth, marital status or religion. State work rights if you're not a citizen or resident. |
| Referees | Two referees, or "Referees available on request" |
| Also note | Public-sector roles often need selection-criteria responses (STAR). |
| Spelling | Australian English (organise, centre) |
| Main job platforms | SEEK, LinkedIn, Indeed, APSJobs, Workforce Australia |
Work facts
Pay
A$2,010 a week average ordinary-time earnings for full-time adults (ABS, May 2025).
Parental leave
24 weeks of government Paid Parental Leave (from July 2025), rising to 26 weeks from July 2026.
Flexible work
Right to request flexible work; right to disconnect since August 2024.
General information. Entitlements depend on eligibility; check official sources.