Free CV templates
60 professional A4 designs for Australian applications
Pick from 5 modern, recruiter-tested A4 templates with room for your qualifications, licences and referees. Free to use, including the PDF download – no account and no watermark.
No credit card required · start straight away · A4 and ATS-ready
Where can I find free resume templates to fill in without Microsoft Word?
Directly online on CVwerk. Choose from all 60 recruiter-tested templates (including Formal, Journey, Minimal, Bold, Creative, Modern, and more), enter your details in your browser, and download your polished vector PDF without watermarks. No Microsoft Word or third-party software needed, with layouts formatted automatically. All 60 templates are 100% free forever with zero subscriptions or credit card requirements.
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The 39 premium templates cover creative, technical, editorial and executive layouts. Swap them for free in the editor and preview each design first.
Your 60 free templates at a glance
All five stay permanently free – including the PDF download
Formal
Classic single-column layout for administration, finance, law and the public sector.
Journey
Two-column design that leads with your personal statement and core skills.
Minimal
Reduced, typography-led layout that reads perfectly in ATS screening.
Which Layout Fits Your Career Level?
Smart design guides a recruiter's eyes to your core strengths within 30 seconds. Choose the layout architecture that elevates your specific background.
Single-Column Layout (Classic)
e.g. Formal TemplateTraditional, linear flow from top to bottom. Maximum formal acceptance across corporate and public sectors.
- Ideal for: Finance, Legal, Public Sector & Senior Executives
- Advantage: Excellent for extensive multi-page career timelines
- ATS Safety: 100% seamless bot parsing
Two-Column Layout (Modern)
e.g. Journey & Creative TemplatesSplits page into a compact sidebar for skills/contact and a wide main column for experience. Perfect for clean 1-page resumes.
- Ideal for: Tech, Marketing, Sales, Startups & Career Changers
- Advantage: Fast snapshot of core skills on a single sheet
- Aesthetics: Modern visual appeal with balanced accent colors
Color Psychology & Typography for Recruiters
Signals trust, reliability, and precision. Universally favored in 90% of job applications.
Represents growth, empathy, and balance. Top choice for healthcare, education, and human resources.
Timeless elegance without distraction. Directs full attention to tangible results and data.
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Complete catalog: Modern, Classic, Executive, Creative & Minimal designs.
Frequently asked questions about the free CV templates
Why they stay free, which one to choose and how screening software reads them
Are the 60 free templates really free?
Yes. All five are free forever, including the PDF download – you only pay if you unlock one of the 39 premium designs.
Do I need an account?
No. Open, edit and download all five free templates without registering – no email address and no password.
Which free template suits an Australian application?
Formal for government, health, education and corporate roles; Journey for marketing, sales and project work; Minimal for IT, engineering and public service; Creative for media and design.
Can I use a free template for a government application?
Yes. Choose a single-column template for the online portal and attach a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Can I switch template later?
Yes. Change the design whenever you like and keep all your content.
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