Looking for a role in healthcare in Lake Macquarie?

We have agency roles available now across Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region. Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, work close to home by the lake and coastline, and get paid competitively with support from a local team who understands the area and the community you’re part of.

Why Healthcare Australia?

We have a locally based branch supporting healthcare workers across Lake Macquarie. That means real local knowledge, direct relationships with facilities and support from a team who understands the community, not a city head office. With national backing and strong local presence, we provide personalised, responsive support every step of the way.

Flexibility that fits your life

Choose when and where you work across Lake Macquarie, whether that is hospital shifts, aged care, disability support or community services. Build a schedule that suits your lifestyle while staying close to home.

Competitive pay & benefits

Support from a real local team

Our locally based Lake Macquarie consultants live and work in the region they support. You will deal with people who understand the local healthcare landscape, not a distant head office.

Where can you work?

Live and work in the Lake Macquarie community you call home, supporting the local services that matter most. With Healthcare Australia, you can choose agency shifts across essential healthcare settings, including:

Public and private hospitals, including acute, emergency and specialist services
Aged care facilities
Community, disability and in home care services
Clinics, GP practices and specialist healthcare services

From shifts close to home to rural, regional and remote opportunities across Australia, agency work gives you the flexibility to choose what suits you.

Stay local or explore Australia. We have you covered.

Roles Available with HCA

Nursing Roles

Agency shifts available across public and private hospitals, aged care facilities and specialist services throughout Lake Macquarie, with day and night options to suit your availability.

Disability Support Workers

Support individuals across community, residential and in home care settings throughout Lake Macquarie, with flexible shifts that fit your schedule.

Allied Health Professionals

Agency opportunities for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and speech pathologists across hospital and community settings throughout Lake Macquarie.

Doctors

Agency and locum opportunities available across hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Lake Macquarie and surrounding communities.

Midwives

Work across hospital and community settings supporting women and families within the Lake Macquarie region.

How it works with HCA

Getting started with Healthcare Australia is simple. Our locally based Lake Macquarie team supports you at every step, from registration through to your first shift and beyond.

Register online

Complete a short registration form so we can understand your experience, availability and preferences.
Chat with our local team

One of our Lake Macquarie consultants will contact you to discuss suitable roles and answer any questions.
Complete onboarding

We will guide you through compliance, checks and onboarding requirements so you are ready to start working.
Start picking up shifts

Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, stay local if you prefer, and start getting paid to do what you love.

Work today, get paid tomorrow

Enjoy competitive agency rates with the option to access our faster payment service QuickPay, giving you cash in the bank within 24 hours. Pay rates vary based on your role, experience, location and shift type. Our team will always be transparent about rates before you accept a shift, so you can make informed choices about the work you take on.

What it's like to work at Healthcare Australia

Is agency work with HCA right for me?

It could be the right choice if you:

Want flexible shifts that work around family, study or lifestyle commitments
Prefer working locally in Lake Macquarie and supporting your own community
Are returning to nursing or support work after a break
Are new to agency and want guidance from a supportive local team
Would like the option to explore regional or rural opportunities in the future

Meet your Local Team

Meet the local Healthcare Australia team supporting Lake Macquarie. Our consultants know the region, the facilities and the community, and are here to support you throughout your agency journey.

Tracey Baker

Operations Manager

Emma Stammer

Regional Manager

Hear from some of our HCA employees

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My personal experience with HCA (formerly Nurses Now) has always been positive. They are professional, caring and considerate. I am provided with ongoing training to improve my knowledge, base skills and expertise. To be a member of the HCA team is something to be proud of.

Debbie

Assistant in Nursing

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I am so glad to express my sincere gratitude to Health Care Australia for helping me to find a Job, arranging the interviews, conducting reference checks and for the follow up they are still doing in regards with my Job offer. Thanks for all the calls, email updates and proper follow up with me and with the employer. I strongly recommend Health Care Australia for all my friends and family those who are looking for a job in Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Nibin

Registered Nurse

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HCA went above & beyond to help me secure a PCW job. They were very patient to deal with and supported me through my journey. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get into this industry.

Sonia

Personal Care Worker

Start your journey where care begins

Register today with Australia’s leading healthcare agency and our friendly local team will be in touch to understand your experience and help match you with the right opportunities across our national network.