Free tool

Australian CV Builder

Build a properly formatted Australian resume in 5 minutes. Correct format, no photo, one page. Made for backpackers on a Working Holiday Visa.

📄1 page only — Australians don't read 2-page CVs

🚫No photo — considered unprofessional here

✅Plain formatting — no colours, no skill bars

📱References at the bottom — always include 2

01 Personal details

Full name

Phone number

Email address

Suburb / City

LinkedIn (optional)

02 Professional summary

2-3 sentences about who you are and what you bring

03 Work experience

Job title

Company / Employer

Start date

End date

Key responsibilities (2-3 bullet points)

04 Skills

List your key skills, separated by commas

05 Education

Qualification

Institution

Year completed

06 References

Reference 1 — Name

Reference 1 — Role

Reference 1 — Contact

Reference 2 — Name

Reference 2 — Role

Reference 2 — Contact

Live preview — Australian CV format

Fill in your details on the left and your CV will appear here in real time.

Australian CV tips: Keep it to 1 page. Use plain language — no jargon. Start bullet points with action verbs (managed, served, prepared, handled). Don't include your date of birth, nationality, or visa status unless specifically asked. Always attach as a PDF when emailing.