Australia Nursing Jobs with Visa Sponsorship 2026
Australia projects a shortfall of 85,000 nurses by 2030. The TSS 482 Medium-Term Stream allows international nurses to work for up to 4 years with a clear pathway to permanent residency.
Australian Nurse Salaries by State 2026
| State | Grade 3 RN Base | Senior CNS/CNE |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | AUD $74,240 | AUD $98,900+ |
| VIC | AUD $76,100 | AUD $102,300+ |
| QLD | AUD $72,800 | AUD $96,000+ |
| WA | AUD $78,500 | AUD $105,000+ |
| SA | AUD $70,200 | AUD $93,500+ |
Note: All employers must contribute 11% superannuation on top of salary. Weekend and public holiday penalty rates also apply.
AHPRA Registration Pathway
For nurses from India, Philippines, Nigeria, and similar countries:
- IELTS Academic 7.0 in all four components, or OET Grade B in all
- AHPRA online application with academic transcripts
- OSCE examination at an approved Australian test centre (if nursing education assessed as non-comparable)
- AHPRA provisional registration → Full registration after supervised practice
Top Hospital Networks Sponsoring
- NSW Health — Very high volume (all specialties)
- Queensland Health — ICU, ED, Mental Health
- Western Health VIC — Medical, Surgical, Paediatrics
- Ramsay Health Care — National private acute
- Bupa Aged Care / Southern Cross Care — Aged care, very high volume
Find Australian nursing visa jobs and match your speciality to AHPRA-registered sponsors.