Location guide
Resumes for jobs in Perth, WA
Perth has the most roles and the most formal hiring processes in the state. Larger employers often use recruitment teams and structured shortlisting, so a clear, well-ordered document matters more here than in a small town.
What work looks like here
Office, government-style, health and professional roles often ask you to address selection criteria. Answer each point directly rather than hoping the reader infers it.
Trades and construction work runs across the whole metro area; travel time is a real consideration for employers.
Resource companies run head-office functions in the city: administration, planning, safety, logistics, finance.
Applying from a regional address is normal — just make your plan for getting there clear.
Roles people commonly apply for
- Administration, reception and coordination
- Health, aged care and allied health support
- Trades, construction and maintenance
- Retail, hospitality and customer service
- Warehousing, transport and logistics
- Finance, accounts and office support
What to put in your resume
- Match the job title in the advertisement in your opening line so a reader scanning many applications knows what you are applying for.
- Where selection criteria are listed, mirror their order and use concrete examples of work you have actually done.
- Keep formatting simple and consistent. Columns, tables and graphics often read poorly once a document is passed around.
- If you are applying from outside the metro area, say how you will manage the commute or that you are relocating.
Confirm these for yourself
We never add a ticket, clearance or qualification to your resume unless you have entered it yourself. These are the ones worth checking before you apply.
- Whether the role requires a police clearance or working with children check
- Whether your professional registration or licence is current
- Whether your qualification is recognised for the role you want
- Your right to work and any visa conditions that apply
Skills that carry across
- Written communication
- Scheduling and coordination
- Records and data accuracy
- Dealing with the public
- Working across multiple teams
Other guides
Peel region
Mandurah, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Waroona and Boddington in one guide.
Mandurah
The region's largest centre: retail, hospitality, care, health and construction.
Shire of Murray
Pinjarra and surrounds: industry, agriculture, transport and trades.
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Growth corridor: construction, civil works, transport and trades apprenticeships.