Nurse jobs
Want your next Nurse job to find you?
Create an account to get personalised matches.
Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse
Child Health Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Senior Veterinary Nurse/Nursing Manager
Enrolled Nurse
Veterinary Nurse
Registered Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Registered Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Registered Nurse
Clinic Nurse
Nurse Job Market Data across Australia
How many Nurse jobs are available in Australia?
There are currently 175 Nurse jobs across Australia listed on Employment Hero, with 18 new positions added in the last 7 days, the most recent posted 6 hours ago. Full-time roles lead at 47% of listings, with temporary at 30% and part-time at 18%. Onsite roles lead the way, with 155 listings requiring onsite presence, 17 hybrid and three remote. Senior candidates are best placed with 53 roles, followed by 49 mid-level and 34 entry-level positions. Top employers currently hiring include Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (13), Essential Nursing and Disability Services (9) and Harwell Home Care Pty Ltd (9).
How much does a nurse earn in Australia?
The median salary for a Nurse in Australia is $84,733 per year, with the middle 50% of roles falling between $67,644 and $107,177. Top earners take home over $122,811. NT pays the most, with a median salary 42% above the national average.
$84,733 median salary per year
Lead roles earn about 16% more than the national median.
| State | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| NT | $120,476 | +42.2% above the national median |
| SA | $106,169 | +25.3% above the national median |
| WA | $94,870 | +12.0% above the national median |
| NSW | $89,712 | +5.9% above the national median |
| ACT | $88,521 | +4.5% above the national median |
| VIC | $81,084 | −4.3% below the national median |
| QLD | $76,283 | −10.0% below the national median |
| TAS | $69,672 | −17.8% below the national median |
| Australia | $84,733 | Baseline |
Salary data is current as at November 2026 and provided as general information only, based on Employment Hero jobs data. While believed accurate, it has not been independently verified and Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy. This information should not be relied on as financial or career advice — seek independent advice before making employment or salary decisions.
Discover Trending jobs
Top Locations
Top Roles
1,340 jobs available
1,075 jobs available
1,070 jobs available
1,062 jobs available
575 jobs available
565 jobs available
559 jobs available
452 jobs available
376 jobs available
313 jobs available
313 jobs available
309 jobs available
291 jobs available
265 jobs available
262 jobs available
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Canada
Singapore
Malaysia





