Nursing Jobs in Australia
Explore nursing careers across Australian hospitals, aged care and community health.
📌 Your Next Career Move Starts Here:
Australia offers nursing opportunities in public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community services and specialist clinical settings. VisaLiv features nursing vacancies where employer sponsorship is offered, helping eligible overseas nurses explore roles that match their registration status, clinical background and career plans.
🎯 Why Explore These Opportunities:
- Thinking about taking your nursing career to Australia?
- Explore roles in hospitals, aged care and specialist clinical services.
- Check registration, experience, salary and sponsorship details before applying.
🏢 Types of Employers:
Depending on the vacancies available, employers may include:
- Public and private hospitals
- Residential aged care providers and nursing homes
- Community health and home nursing services
- Mental health and specialist healthcare services
- Regional and rural healthcare providers
- Private healthcare groups and multi-site care organisations
💼 Popular Job Roles:
Registered Nurse
Assess patient needs, deliver nursing care, monitor progress and work with multidisciplinary teams.
Aged Care Registered Nurse
Support older people, coordinate care, monitor health changes and work with residents, families and care teams.
Emergency Department Nurse
Assist with assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent care; relevant experience may be needed.
Mental Health Nurse
Support people with mental health needs and contribute to assessment and care planning.
Perioperative / Theatre Nurse
Support patients before, during and after procedures and work with surgical teams.
Community Nurse
Provide nursing care in community settings and support patients with ongoing health needs.
💰 Indicative Salary Slabs:
| Indicative Salary Range | Examples of Roles / Level |
|---|---|
| A$80,000–A$95,000 | Indicative early-career and some general nursing roles |
| A$95,000–A$110,000 | Experienced Registered Nurse positions |
| A$110,000–A$130,000 | Some senior, specialist or higher-paid roles |
| A$130,000+ | Certain advanced, senior or high-demand roles; not typical of every vacancy |
Salary information is a guide only. Actual pay depends on the employer, location, experience, responsibilities, working hours and any applicable award or agreement.
🎓 Who Can Apply:
- A nursing qualification assessed through the applicable Australian registration pathway.
- Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through Ahpra.
- English-language evidence and other registration requirements where applicable.
- Relevant clinical experience, references and specialist skills requested by the employer.
- Eligibility for the employer's nominated visa or sponsorship pathway.
🛂 Sponsorship Information:
Salary slabs are indicative annual gross amounts in Australian dollars. Actual pay depends on the applicable award or agreement, state, employer, experience, shifts and allowances.
Registration and visa eligibility are separate requirements. Sponsorship is offered for the specific vacancies listed by VisaLiv, subject to the candidate meeting all requirements.
📩 How to Apply:
- Open the vacancy and read the complete job description, including duties, location, salary and closing date.
- Check that your qualifications, skills and experience match the essential criteria.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any supporting documents requested by the employer.
- Apply through the direct application link provided with the vacancy. Follow the employer's instructions for the next steps.
🌐 About VisaLiv:
VisaLiv connects healthcare professionals with verified employers across the UK, Europe, Australia and other international markets.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Explore Australian nursing vacancies and check each employer's requirements. Prepare your nursing CV, qualification details, registration status and clinical experience before applying through the official vacancy link.