Cover Page for Australian CVs: 20 Templates
The perfect cover page for your job application. Choose from 20 professional templates – all 20 templates 100% free!
20 professional cover page templates
From a restrained A4 cover sheet for government and corporate roles to modern layouts for agencies and creative teams – preview every design in the editor.
Classic Classic
Classic centred layout with a fine colour border and round monogram.
Modern Modern
Dynamic split header with an accent monogram block and column overview.
Minimal Classic
Reduced Swiss style with refined typography and generous white space.
Sidebar Classic
Structured colour sidebar for contact details and the list of attachments.
Creative Creative
Modern header with striking tags for your key skills.
Application Pack Executive
A formal multi-document pack with a table of contents – for government and panel applications.
Elegant Creative
Fine double ornamental frame with decorative flourish for academic and senior professions.
Photo Hero Modern
Generous monogram banner with a company card and skill chips.
Geometric Modern
Bold geometric accent cut for a confident first impression.
Professional Classic
Compact header with a subtle monogram and a clearly structured contact row.
Executive Executive
Horizontal contrast bar for management, leadership and staff roles.
Nordic Classic
Scandinavian-clean frame layout with reduced colour accents.
Compact Classic
Two-column bento card layout for maximum information density.
Tech Modern
Terminal-inspired dossier in code style for developers, DevOps and IT experts.
Split Modern
40/60 colour split with a separate contact column and target field.
Academic Executive
Academic ornamental frame with a reference field and scholarly appeal.
Prestige Executive
Haute executive style in emerald green and gold for executives & partners.
Apex Modern
Silicon Valley high-tech bento grid with status dot and pill badges.
Vogue Creative
High-fashion editorial style with a slim black sidebar and gold accent.
Oxford Executive
Classic British university style with burgundy red and a heraldic ornament.
The complete application pack in five steps
Create every document for your application from one source – consistent wording, colours and layout.
Create your CV
Start with a chronological CV in the CVwerk CV editor. Choose a template that suits Australian employers and download your ATS-ready PDF.
Write your cover letter
Write a tailored cover letter – your CV details are pre-filled, so both documents stay consistent.
Design your cover page
Add a matching cover page with your name, photo and colour scheme, using the same fonts as your CV.
Bundle references & certificates
Attach references, certificates and qualifications – Australian employers usually ask for two referees.
Export the complete application pack
Download clean, print-ready PDFs and send the complete pack in one file.
One cover sheet for the whole application
CV, cover letter and cover sheet are written in the same editor: wording and layout stay consistent and you download all three as PDFs for SEEK or a direct application.
What belongs on a professional cover page?
A good cover page gives the recruiter an overview of your documents in seconds – name, target role and what is enclosed.
Heading & target position
A clear subject line such as "Application for the Marketing Manager position" shows the reader at once which role you are applying for.
Company details
The full company name, the contact person and the address - copied exactly from the job advertisement, including any reference number.
Professional application photo
Optional in Australia: most CVs are sent without a photo. If you add one, use a neutral headshot in business attire.
Applicant contact details
Full name, city and state, phone number, email address and links to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio.
List of attachments (contents)
A clear list of all documents in the application: CV, cover letter, cover page and certificates.
Short profile & key skills
Optional but effective: 3-4 bullet points on your strongest skills, matched to the job advertisement.
The correct order of your application pack
Australian applications differ most between the private sector and government or panel processes:
CV
Page 1: two to three pages, A4, with your referees listed or available on request.
Cover letter
Page 2: your letter for the role – private sector, one page.
Cover page
Optional: useful for panel and government processes when several documents are submitted.
Selection criteria
Government roles only: a separate statement against each criterion, using the STAR format.
Frequently asked questions about cover pages
Is a cover page expected in Australia?
Should I add a photo?
Does it replace a selection criteria statement?
A4 or Letter?
Create your professional cover page now
Pick your favourite template, fill in your details and download your cover page within moments. All 20 templates are permanently 100% free!