Regardless of your location, spoken language or socio-economic status, nurses play a critical role in the community.

As such, it's possible to apply nursing skills anywhere – including Australia. If you're looking for an exciting new career opportunity or something a little different, moving to the Land Down Under could be a great move.

Here are three great reasons to work as a nurse in Australia.

1. Great work/life balance

You've come to Australia to be a nurse – however, that doesn't mean you won't have time to explore this unique red country. From beaches and rain forests to deserts and mountains, there's plenty to explore regardless of where you're located.

In fact, even if you're based in urban centres such as Sydney and Melbourne, the chance to see the real Australia is often just a few hours away by car. 

Of course, considering the higher wages, overseas travel is also possible. Jump across the Tasman Sea to visit the beauty country of New Zealand or venture north to the beaches of Thailand or Indonesia – the choice is yours!

2. Opportunity for professional development

If you currently work in an environment where most days are boring – moving to Australia could be the adventure that you've been waiting for. For example, you could pursue a nursing career in regional or rural areas where resources are limited or tackle busy urban medical centres where you're constantly busy. 

As a result, you can challenge yourself to become a better nurse in a range of different settings. Push your skills to the limit, pursue new training opportunities and make the most of your time in such a diverse nation as Australia.

3. Outstanding working conditions

Are you seeking a work environment that better suited to your personal needs? Australia could be the destination for you! From shorter shift lengths and better pay to overtime and penalty rates, the industry considers your job satisfaction very highly. 

This is also extended to elements such as lower staff/patient ratios meaning you can put more time into looking after your patients and support to maintain mandatory competencies and professional development.



If you would like more information about getting sponsored to work as a nurse in Australia, get in touch with the team at Austra Health today. We can assist in everything from visa processing and finding a job to your relocation to Australia.