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Resumes and cover letters for Canberra jobs

Practical resume and cover letter help for people applying for jobs in Canberra and the surrounding ACT region.

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Hiring in Canberra

Canberra hiring is dominated by government, government-adjacent contracting, health and education.

Selection criteria are common here. Answer them directly with real examples instead of general statements.

Wherever you apply in ACT, the same rules hold: list only the tickets and checks you actually hold, use Australian spelling, and keep your suburb and work rights near the top so a recruiter can place you immediately.

Local details worth getting right

  • Write your suburb and ACT rather than just the city name
  • State your work rights plainly — citizen, permanent resident or visa type
  • List state-issued tickets with the state they were issued in
  • Say how far you are willing to travel, and whether you drive
  • Give real availability, including shift and weekend work