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REFEREES
Expected on ALL Australian resumes
Sarah Mitchell
Head of Engineering, Atlassian
0412 345 678 | s.mitchell@atlassian.com
Dr James Patel
Program Director, UNSW Sydney
0421 987 654 | j.patel@unsw.edu.au
Karen Nguyen
Senior Manager, Commonwealth Bank
0434 567 890 | k.nguyen@cba.com.au
This section is unique to Australian resumes — not found on US résumés or UK CVs
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Why Australian Resumes Are Different

Your US résumé is
getting auto-rejected on SEEK.

SEEK processes over 30 million applications a year. Their ATS is configured for Australian format — section headings it recognises, 2–3 page length it expects, and a Referees section it actively looks for. Get the format wrong and your application never reaches a human.

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Referees Section — On the Resume
This is the #1 differentiator of the Australian format. You list 2–3 professional referees directly on your resume — full name, title, organisation, phone, and email. Not "available on request." Australian employers expect it upfront.
UNIQUE TO AUSTRALIA
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Work Rights / Visa Status Line
Australian employers must verify your right to work. A clear "Work Rights" line at the top — "Australian Citizen", "Permanent Resident", "Skilled Visa 482 – Full Working Rights" — eliminates the #1 reason applications are discarded for international candidates.
CRITICAL FOR MIGRANTS
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2–3 Pages (Not US 1-Page)
Australian employers expect detail. For professionals with 5+ years experience, a 2–3 page resume is standard and expected. A one-page US-style résumé signals a junior candidate or someone who didn't bother to research the local market.
LONGER THAN US FORMAT
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Australian English
Colour, honour, organise, recognise, programme, licence, specialise, analyse, behaviour, realise. Australian employers notice American spelling. It signals you haven't adapted to the local market — especially damaging for roles requiring written communication.
NOT US, NOT UK
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Industry Licences (White Card, AHPRA, RSA)
Australia has mandatory licence requirements that must appear on resumes: White Card for construction/mining, AHPRA registration for healthcare, RSA for hospitality, ASIC RG146 for financial advice, MFAA for mortgage broking. We have a dedicated section.
MINING / HEALTH / FINANCE
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APS / STATE GOVERNMENT
Australian-Specific Requirement

Company context lines — why they matter

Australian employers expect a brief employer context line under each role, especially for companies outside Australia or smaller businesses. A line like "Global logistics provider, 2,000+ employees, $180M AUD revenue" gives recruiters critical context they need to evaluate your experience — something US-style résumés never include.

Senior Operations Manager Mar 2020 – Present
Acme Logistics Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW — National 3PL provider, 450 staff, $95M AUD turnover
  • Spearheaded warehouse automation project, reducing pick-pack cycle time by 34%
  • Managed team of 28 direct reports across 3 distribution centres
← Company context line unique to AU format
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Key Skills is the primary ATS-scanned section on SEEK. Add 8–12 keywords directly matching the job descriptions you're targeting.
Company context — add a brief description of each employer. Helps Australian recruiters who may not know international companies.
Australian industry licences must appear on your resume. White Card, AHPRA, RSA, ASIC RG146, MFAA, Working with Children Check, etc.
Referees on your resume is expected in Australia — unlike the US/UK/EU formats. Include 2–3 professional referees with full contact details. Always ask permission before listing them.
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