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ANZSCO 423312Updated 2026-01-29
Nursing Support Worker
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 58k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1120
Salary range: AUD 52k-AUD 64k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
49.4%
NSW
32.8%
QLD
9.5%
WA
Education mix
36.1%
certificate iii/ iv
16.9%
bachelor degree
15.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Nursing Support Workers provide limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
What you do
- • Assists patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating.
- • Assists patients with their mobility and communication needs.
- • Participates in planning the care of individuals.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (36.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists patients with their mobility and communication needs.
- • Assists patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating.
- • Assists with rehabilitation exercises.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1120
Annual median: AUD 58k
Range: AUD 52k-AUD 64k