Travel Nursing · Australia
Travel Nursing.
Explore. Grow. Care.
Join GHCA’s travel nursing programme and work flexible contracts across aged care and NDIS disability support services in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth — while experiencing the best of Australia.
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Aged Care Placements
Sydney · Melbourne · Perth · Canberra
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NDIS Disability Support
Community · Residential · SIL
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AHPRA Compliant
All placements fully verified
Why Travel Nursing?
Australia needs nurses. We match you where it matters.
Australia faces a significant and growing nursing workforce shortage. The Australian Government’s National Nursing Workforce Strategy identifies nurses as over 40% of the health workforce — and demand continues to outpace supply, especially in aged care and disability support.
At Glow Health Care Australia (GHCA), we connect experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) with flexible short-term and ongoing contracts that match your skills, lifestyle, and career goals.
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40%+
Nursing’s share of Australia’s health workforce
Source: Dept. of Health & Aged Care, 2024
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3×
More IQ nurses registered in 2023–24 vs pre-COVID
Source: Minister Butler, health.gov.au, Jan 2025
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$2.9B
Federal investment in aged care (2025–26 Budget)
Source: Federal Budget 2025–26
Who We’re Looking For
Nursing roles across aged care & disability support
GHCA places experienced nurses and support workers in clinical and community settings throughout Australia.
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RN · EN · AIN
Aged Care Nurses
Support elderly Australians in residential and home care settings under the new Aged Care Act 2024 and the Support at Home programme.
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NDIS Registered
NDIS Support Nurses
Deliver person-centred care to NDIS participants in SIL, STA, and community access environments across metropolitan and regional areas.
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Clinical · PBS
Behaviour Support
Provide positive behaviour support and clinical oversight for participants with complex disability, mental health, and dementia care needs.
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Allied Health
Allied Health Support
Assist speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists delivering services in community and residential care settings.
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CALD · Multilingual
Culturally Diverse Care
GHCA is a CALD-led organisation. We especially welcome nurses who speak languages other than English and understand diverse cultural needs.
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Telehealth · Remote
Telehealth & Remote
Conduct clinical assessments, care plan reviews, and telehealth consultations for participants who cannot access in-person services.
Benefits
What you get with GHCA travel nursing
Competitive Rates
Above-award pay rates with flexible scheduling
GHCA travel nurses earn competitive contract rates reflecting their skills and the critical role they play in aged care and disability services. Regional and overnight placements attract premium loadings in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.
We offer weekly pay cycles, transparent rate schedules, and no hidden deductions — so you always know what you’ll earn.
Indicative Hourly Rates (RN) 2025
| Placement Type | Rate / hr |
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| Metropolitan | $45 – $58 |
| Regional | $60 – $75 |
| Weekend / After Hours | +25% loading |
| Average annual salary | ~$113,880 |
Indicative only. Talent.com 2025. Rates vary by role, location & experience.
Short-term contracts (4–13 weeks)
Ongoing & extended placements
Casual & day-shift options
Telehealth & remote opportunities
Full-time or part-time availability
Flexibility
Choose when, where, and how you work
Travel nursing with GHCA means you control your schedule. Whether you want short-term contracts between travels, longer placements to settle into a community, or casual shifts that fit around family — we match you with what suits your life.
All placements comply with AHPRA registration requirements, NDIS Worker Screening, and the Aged Care Worker Screening Check under the Aged Care Act 2024.
Compliance Support
We handle compliance — you focus on care
GHCA manages all compliance verification including AHPRA registration checks, NDIS Worker Screening, police checks, and mandatory training. Our recruitment team guides you step by step.
From April 2025, AHPRA’s new streamlined registration standard allows internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRNs) with at least 1,800 hours of practice in approved comparable jurisdictions to register in just 1–6 months.
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AHPRA Registered Provider
All placements meet AHPRA & NMBA standards
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NDIS Worker Screening
Mandatory check completed prior to placement
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Aged Care Act 2024 Compliant
Risk-assessed roles screened under the new Act
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IQRN Fast-Track Support
We guide international nurses through AHPRA's new 1–6 month pathway
How It Works
From application to placement in four steps
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Submit Your Application
Complete our online referral form with your qualifications, AHPRA number, and preferred locations.
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Compliance Check
We verify AHPRA registration, NDIS Worker Screening, police checks, and mandatory training.
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Matched to a Placement
We match you to aged care or NDIS settings that align with your specialty, availability, and location.
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Start & Get Supported
Begin with a full orientation. Our clinical team is available throughout your entire contract.
Where We Place
Travel nursing placements across Australia
GHCA operates across four major Australian cities, with both metropolitan and surrounding regional placements available.
Sydney, NSW
Our largest network of aged care and NDIS placements — inner west, greater western suburbs, and the Hills District.
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Aged CareNDISSILAllied Health
Melbourne, VIC
Placements across metro Melbourne supporting diverse communities in aged care and disability services.
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Aged CareNDISCommunity
Canberra, ACT
Opportunities in ACT’s growing aged care sector and with NDIS participants across Canberra and surrounds.
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Aged CareNDISHome Care
Perth, WA
Aged care and disability support placements across Perth with above-award rates reflecting WA market conditions.
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Aged CareNDISPBS
FAQs
Common questions about travel nursing with GHCA
Ready to travel and care?
Start your travel nursing journey with GHCA today.
Apply in minutes. Our recruitment team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your experience, preferences, and available placements.