Nursing
Australia
Skilled Migration
Nursing Jobs in Australia: Salary, Visa & PR Pathway 2025
2025-01-05 • 7 min read
Registered Nurses top the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) — the gold ticket for Australian PR.
Step 1: AHPRA registration — verify your Indian nursing degree with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Step 2: IELTS Academic 7.0 in all bands (or OET B in all sections).
Step 3: Bridging program (if required) — typically 12–20 weeks.
Step 4: Skills assessment via ANMAC, then Expression of Interest via SkillSelect.
Salary: ₹41 – ₹60 lakh (AUD 75,000–110,000) for registered nurses; more for specialists.
PR pathway: Subclass 189/190 — direct PR without needing employer sponsorship.
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