If you’re a UK or Irish Registered Nurse or Midwife, Australia offers the chance to grow your career while enjoying sunshine, travel and genuine work-life balance.
Healthcare Australia will guide you through AHPRA and visa requirements and have jobs ready when you land, with a dedicated international recruitment team working in your time zone.
At Healthcare Australia, it’s more than just a job.
At Healthcare Australia, work is not just about shifts. It is about opportunity, experience and lifestyle. Whether you are looking for flexible agency shifts or longer-term contracts, we connect Nurses and Midwives from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland with opportunities across hospitals, clinics and aged care facilities nationwide.
Choose when and where you work with casual shifts across metro or regional areas. Ideal for flexibility and work-life balance.
Take your skills across Australia with short-term placements in stunning rural, regional, and remote locations. A perfect mix of career and adventure.
Looking to settle in Australia? We offer full-time permanent placements across public and private health settings nationwide.
Most UK and Irish Registered Nurses and Midwives can apply for professional registration in Australia, subject to assessment of qualifications and experience.
To work in Australia with Healthcare Australia, you will generally need:
For official visa information, refer to the Australian Home Affairs website by clicking here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462/first-work-holiday-462
The table below provides a snapshot of roles that may be eligible for opportunities with Healthcare Australia. Our current international focus is on Registered Nurses and Midwives from the UK and Ireland, however other healthcare professionals may be eligible subject to registration and visa requirements. Eligibility can vary depending on individual circumstances.
We recommend reviewing the official AHPRA and Australian visa websites for the most up to date information. If you are unsure, our team can provide guidance based on your situation.
| Role Type | Typically Eligible for Healthcare Australia Roles |
Professional Healthcare Registration | Eligibility to work in Australia |
| Nurse | Must be eligible for registration | Must hold an independent visa with work rights | |
| Midwife | Must be eligible for registration | Must hold an independent visa with work rights | |
| Doctor | Relevant registration pathway required | Must hold an independent visa with work rights | |
| Allied Health Professionals | Relevant professional registration required | Must hold an independent visa with work rights | |
| Support-level role AINs, Support Workers) | Must hold appropriate equivalent qualification | Must hold an independent visa with work rights |
1. Register Your Interest
Submit your details and connect with our UK and Ireland recruitment team.
2. Personal Consultation
We review your experience, discuss your goals and explore where in Australia your skillset is best suited.
3. Professional Registration Guidance
We guide you through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency process and required documentation.
4. Secure Your Visa with Work Rights
You must hold a valid visa before commencing employment. We provide general guidance, with official information available via the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
5. Job Matching
Once eligible, we connect you with roles aligned to your preferences and experience.
6. Arrival and Ongoing Support
From onboarding to your first shift, our team remains your point of contact as you settle into your new role and life in Australia.
Trade cold winters for coastal walks, beach mornings and Australia’s iconic landscapes.
Experience a culture that values work-life balance, flexibility, and living life your way!
Choose contracts in vibrant cities or coastal towns and explore Australia on travel placements or between shifts.
Advance your skills and gain international clinical experience that sets you apart.
From AHPRA registration to visas and placements, your dedicated consultant, based in the UK & Ireland, has you covered.
Healthcare Australia partners with public and private health services across the country.
You could find yourself working in:
With agency, travel and permanent roles available nationwide, it’s not about finding an opportunity. It’s about choosing which part of Australia you want to experience first.
We’ve got you covered.
We primarily recruit Registered Nurses and Midwives from the U.K. and Ireland. Some Allied Health Professionals and Doctors may be eligible subject to professional registration requirements. If you’re unsure whether your role is eligible, our team can review your experience and advise you.
Yes. UK and Irish trained nurses and midwives are generally eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), provided their qualifications and experience meet AHPRA’s assessment criteria. Doctors and many allied health professionals may also be eligible, subject to assessment.
No. You can register your interest first and we’ll guide you through the AHPRA process.
Most roles require 1–2 years of post-graduate experience, depending on your specialty.
Absolutely, from cities and coastal areas to regional and remote locations. We match you with roles that fit your preferences.
Costs vary depending on your visa, location and circumstances. We’ll help you understand expected costs and plan ahead before you arrive.
The quickest and most flexible way to begin your Australian healthcare journey is by securing your visa independently. Once your visa with work rights is in place, Healthcare Australia’s International Team will help you obtain your nursing licence, find roles that match your skills, and settle confidently into life in Australia.
While sponsored roles are occasionally available, they are extremely limited, so we strongly encourage candidates to explore independent visa pathways to access the full range of opportunities.
This depends on your visa type and individual circumstances. Some candidates work in Australia for a short period, while others stay longer or return multiple times. Our team can help you understand your options.
Our consultants are ready to guide you to your first role in Australia.
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