25 free Australian resume templates: nursing (AHPRA), trades, FIFO mining, teachers and graduates
Free Australian resume templates for nurses (AHPRA), trades, FIFO, teachers, aged care and graduates. No photo, referees included, PDF or Word.
An Australian résumé follows its own rules: no photo or date of birth, a clear line stating your work rights, two to three pages, and referees at the end. And for many jobs, the first thing an employer checks is a licence or registration: AHPRA for nurses, a White Card on construction sites, a Working with Children Check in schools, NDIS Worker Screening in disability care.
The JobPLT CV Builder has 25 free Australian resume templates, each with the right credential section where recruiters look first. For the general format, see our Australian resume guide.
Healthcare and care
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing (AHPRA) | Registered and enrolled nurses, midwives | AHPRA Registration first, clinical skills, ward experience, Checks & Immunisations |
| Allied Health | Physios, OTs, psychologists, pharmacists, dietitians | Registration and memberships, clinical placements, CPD |
| Medical Practitioner (AHPRA CV) | Doctors and international medical graduates | Follows AHPRA's standard CV format: month-by-month employment with gaps explained |
| Aged Care & Disability (NDIS) | Support workers and personal care assistants | NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, First Aid and Cert III first |
Trades, mining and engineering
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Trades & Construction | Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, site workers | Licences & Tickets at the top: White Card, trade licence, EWP, working at heights |
| Mining & Resources (FIFO) | FIFO and DIDO roles | Roster availability, tickets, site inductions and medicals, equipment operated with hours |
| Engineering | Civil, mechanical, electrical and mining engineers | CPEng, RPEQ and Engineers Australia membership, key projects with value and client |
Education and government
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | Primary and secondary teachers | Teacher registration (VIT, NESA, QCT…) and Working with Children Check first |
| Academic CV (University) | Lecturers and researchers | Publications, ARC/NHMRC funding, teaching and HDR supervision |
| Government (APS) | Australian Public Service roles | Career overview and capabilities aligned to selection criteria |
| State Government (Capability) | NSW, VIC and QLD public sector | Key capabilities mapped to the capability framework in the ad |
Students, graduates and career changers
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Student Part-time & Casual | First jobs and casual work | Availability and work rights, study, volunteering, one page |
| Graduate | Graduate programs | Education first, then skills, part-time work and volunteering |
| Career Change (Hybrid) | Moving into a new field | Skills with evidence first, recent training, then a short employment history |
| Skilled Migrant | Newly arrived professionals | Work rights and skills assessment (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS) up front |
Office, sales, hospitality and creative
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Retail | Cafés, bars, restaurants, hotels and shops | Availability and RSA/RCG first, compact layout |
| IT & Tech | Software, cloud, data and cyber | Grouped technical skills, security clearance under your name |
| Accounting & Finance | Accountants and finance professionals | CPA Australia / CA ANZ membership, systems (Xero, MYOB, SAP) |
| Sales & Account Management | Sales and account managers | Key achievements against quota first |
| Creative & Marketing | Designers, marketers, content creators | Portfolio and campaigns first |
| Executive | Senior leaders | A bold header and career highlights |
Plus four layouts that suit any job: Classic Résumé, Modern Two-Column, Modern Timeline and Plain ATS (SEEK), the safest choice when you upload to SEEK or a company portal.
How to build your Australian resume
- Open the CV Builder and choose Australia.
- Search for your job (nurse, FIFO, teacher, electrician…) or pick a category.
- Fill in your Work Rights under your name and the template's credential section first.
- Add achievements with numbers to each role, then your referees, or leave them as "Available on request".
- Download as PDF for SEEK and job portals, or Word if an agency asks for it.
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Frequently asked questions
Should an Australian resume have a photo?
No. Australian résumés leave out the photo, date of birth, marital status and religion, in line with anti-discrimination norms. None of the 25 Australian templates has a photo slot.
How long should a resume be in Australia?
Two to three pages is normal for experienced candidates. Students and casual workers should keep it to one page, which is what the Student Part-time & Casual and Hospitality & Retail templates are designed for.
Do I need referees on my resume?
Australian résumés usually end with two referees (recent managers with phone and email) or the line 'Available on request'. Every Australian template includes a Referees section you can switch between the two.
Where do I put my AHPRA registration on a nursing resume?
At the very top, under your name: registration type, AHPRA number, status and expiry. The Nursing (AHPRA) template has an AHPRA Registration section first because employers verify it before reading anything else.
What should a FIFO mining resume include?
The rosters you can work and where you fly from, your tickets and licences (HR licence, White Card, Standard 11), site inductions, a recent pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol clearance, and the equipment you've operated with hours. The Mining & Resources (FIFO) template has a section for each.
How do I show my visa or work rights?
Add them to the Work Rights field, which appears under your name, for example 'Australian Citizen', 'Permanent Resident' or 'Subclass 482 visa'. Recruiters filter on it.