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Great southern land

Australia is huge, and with so many incredible places to start, choosing your first location can feel like the hardest part. The good news? Once you’re clear on what motivates you (career growth, city life, coastal vibes, or outback adventure), the right location usually becomes obvious. And wherever you begin, it won’t just meet expectations; it will forever raise the bar, and it definitely won’t be the last place you visit Down Under.

Locations

We offer a wide range of nursing and healthcare positions Australia-wide. Find your ideal job today, whether that’s in a capital city or off the beaten track in remote Australia.

Metro

You want to work in a city with all the choice, opportunities, and convenience that it affords.
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Regional

Away from the hustle and bustle of a big city, you're keen to explore "big country town" healthcare.
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Rural & Remote

Experience Australia's vastness and our connection to country through the lens of outback healthcare.
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WA Hub

Lumia Care has landed in WA. Find roles to match your career goals in the largest state of Australia.
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Nursing roles

Community Nursing

Working closely with hospitals, GPs and other services, community nurses provide care outside of the hospital setting that meets an individual patient’s needs. The goal of community nursing is to promote, preserve, and maintain the health of communities, families, and individuals. Community nursing embraces a social model of health, which serves to advocate and give a voice to the community accessing care. Roles include:

  • Hospital in the Home (HITH) Nurses
  • Complex Care Nurses
  • Wound Care Nurses
  • Medication Administration Nurses
  • Post-Acute Nurses
  • Chronic Disease Management Nurses
  • Transitional Care Nurses
  • Palliative Care Nurses
  • Community Case Managers
Leadership and Education

Nursing leadership and education roles are crucial in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between acute patient care, administrative strategy, and continuous staff development. These roles ensure that nursing teams are supported, evidence-based practices are implemented, and patient safety is maintained. Roles include:

  • Nurse Unit Managers
  • Nurse Educators
  • Clinical Nurses (CNs)
  • Clinical Facilitators
General Nursing

Registered nurses deliver holistic, patient-centred care for people with a wide range of needs across all body systems, supported by broad clinical knowledge and judgement. Their role involves nursing care across a lifespan, including health assessments, immunisations, chronic disease management, administering medications, and supervising Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs). Roles include:

  • General Medical Nurses
  • Surgical Nurses
  • Enrolled Nurses (ENs)
  • Assistants in Nursing (AINs)
Aged Care Support Nursing

Aged care support nursing is specialised clinical care provided to older adults, designed to maintain their health, independence, and quality of life in residential homes, community settings, or their home. It involves Registered and Enrolled Nurses managing complex health needs, such as wound care, medication management, and chronic illness monitoring, often working within multidisciplinary teams to provide tailored support. Roles include:

  • Residential Aged Care Nurses
  • Enrolled Nurses (ENs)
  • Assistants in Nursing (AINs)
  • Residential Facility Managers
Specialist Nursing

Registered nurses with advanced clinical knowledge, experience and qualifications in a specific clinical area. They provide high-level care and leadership, playing a vital role in managing complex patients and enhancing health outcomes. Roles include:

  • High Dependency Unit (HDU) Nurses
  • Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Nurses
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses
  • Emergency Department (ED) Nurses
  • Paediatric Nurses
  • Oncology Nurses
  • Renal Nurses
  • Remote Area Nurses (RAN)
  • Registered Midwives (RM)
  • Remote Area Midwives (RAM)
  • Theatre – Scrub/Scout Nurses
  • Theatre – Anaesthetic Nurses
  • Theatre – Recovery Nurses
Mental Health Services

Mental health services in Australia comprise a comprehensive network of public, private, and non-government services offering prevention, treatment, and support for mental illness. They range from GP care and psychological services to community-based care, acute hospital inpatient care, and crisis support, focusing on recovery-oriented care. Roles include:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurses
  • Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
  • Specialised Nurses

Frequently Asked Questions

Costs vary a lot by location and lifestyle. The best approach is to decide your preferred state/setting first, then build a budget around housing options and transport.

Your pay is determined by your qualification, how many years of experience you have and the applicable award or enterprise agreement. The biggest lever for increasing earnings is working outside of standard working hours and earning penalties. 

Shift lengths and start times vary by facility. Many workplaces, such as hospitals, run morning/afternoon/night rotations, with penalties for evenings, weekends, and public holidays (depending on the applicable agreement). Smaller clinics may operate during normal working hours, whilst rural/remote locations may have on-call staff to ensure equitable access to services.

Contract lengths are commonly between 4 and 12+ weeks duration, with variances dictated by location and role.

You can often choose from a mix of metro hospitals/clinics, regional facilities, and rural/remote contracts. Metro can offer a city lifestyle and variety; rural/remote can offer adventure, broad scope, and unique clinical exposure. The choice is up to you!

 

Typically, you tell us what type of clinical setting you prefer, and we match you to suitable contracts. If you are happy to proceed, we will provide you with pre-contract guidance and support, and then you start your placement. Contract lengths are commonly 4 to 12+ weeks (varies by location and role).

Sometimes, especially if accommodation support is included. In very remote locations, daily essentials can be more expensive than in the city due to the cost of delivering them to isolated regions.  We’ll talk you through what’s typically included for the contract type you’re considering.

Requirements include AHPRA registration, at least 2 years’ experience (often in your specialty), two professional references, work rights, relevant clearances, and vaccination/competency evidence.

Often, there is some level of travel/accommodation support, but it depends on the individual contract. Details should be confirmed upfront before you commit.

We will always provide you with clear escalation pathways, check-ins, and access to clinical support. We find this especially important for our first-time rural/remote nurses.

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