Suggested resume format
When applying for a job at the Department of Transport, we suggest the following format for your resume.
Personal details
- Your name, address and up to date contact details.
Education/Qualifications
- Relevant educational qualifications and achievements beginning with the highest level obtained.
- Details should include the course name, the institution you attended and the year you graduated.
Career profile
- An overview that highlights your relevant work experience, skills and expertise.
Employment history
- In chronological order, beginning with the most recent, provide the following details:
- Period of employment: (start and end date showing month and year);
- Name of Employer;
- Role: (Job Title);
- Responsibilities: (no more than 6-8 dot points for each role); and
- Achievements: (1 or 2 for each role).
Extra curricular activities/Interests
- Your “out-of-hours” activities and interests, such as community involvement and voluntary positions.
- This information gives an insight into your personal qualities and values and help us assess your suitability against the Departmental culture and values.
References
- Include details of two referees including your current supervisor and previous supervisor.
- If you cannot provide your current supervisor as referee, include the name of a suitable manager at your current workplace, who can comment on your work output. Return to the Applying for a job at the Department of Transport page.