What makes this right for Australian jobs?

It follows Australian resume conventions — no photo, no date of birth, suburb and state only, Australian spelling, and achievement-focused employment history. It also writes STAR-method responses to selection criteria, which many Australian public-sector roles require and generic tools handle poorly.

Can I upload my current resume?

Yes. Upload a PDF or Word file and we'll read it and rebuild it, or just answer the questions from scratch — both work. You can also paste your text if you prefer.

What do I get and what does it cost?

A finished resume (and STAR selection-criteria responses if you provide criteria) as a polished PDF plus an editable Word file. Preview is free; downloading is a one-off $4.99 with no subscription or account.

Is my information stored?

Your resume and details are sent securely to our AI provider (Australian data residency, zero retention) to build your document. The finished document is stored briefly on our servers so you can download it after purchase, then automatically deleted. We don't sell your data.

Build a resume Australian employers want

Answer a few questions or upload your old resume and get a finished, ATS-ready resume — plus STAR responses for selection criteria. Formatted the way Australian employers expect.

Last verified: 2 June 2026

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PDF, Word or text — we'll read it and rebuild it. Or just fill in the questions below.

Upload the job ad you're applying for (optional)

We'll tailor your resume to it. You can also paste it lower down instead.

Role you're applying for *

Your name *

Contact details *

Your work history *

Key skills

Education & certifications

The job you're applying for (optional, recommended)

Tailoring to the actual job ad is the single biggest win — and it's how we write your cover letter. Generic AI doesn't do this unless you wrestle it; we do it automatically.

Selection criteria to address (optional)

Public-sector roles often require this. Generic AI handles it poorly; we structure proper STAR answers.

Tone & style

Sets the wording and the look of your document.

Anything else we should know? (optional)

I consent to my details being processed by FairWork Mate's AI to build this document. My details are sent securely to our AI provider (Australian data residency, zero retention). The finished document is stored briefly so I can download it, then deleted.

Free to build and preview. Pay $4.99 only to download the finished pack — then edit & re-download free for 72 hours.

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