Sponsored aged care roles for nurses, personal care workers and team leaders across residential and community care. 482 visa and Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement pathways, competitive pay and a genuine pathway to permanent residency.
Australia's ageing population means aged care demand is rising every year. The federal government has committed significant funding after the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality. Providers actively sponsor overseas workers, and the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement opens visa pathways for roles not on the standard skills list.
Aged care nurses qualify for the standard 482 visa. Personal care workers and assistants can be sponsored through the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement, a dedicated pathway created specifically for this sector.
Following the Fair Work Commission's aged care work value case, wages have increased significantly. Aged care RNs earn $78k-$92k, with further increases legislated through to 2026.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission sets and enforces standards. Facilities are regularly audited, and staff-to-resident ratios are being mandated across states.
Your spouse gets full work rights on your visa. Children attend Australian public schools. Medicare healthcare covers your family from day one of your visa.
Aged care facilities in regional Australia often offer accommodation assistance, relocation support and faster permanent residency pathways through the regional 494 visa stream.
After 2-3 years on a 482 or labour agreement visa, most sponsored aged care workers transition to permanent residency through the 186 ENS or the labour agreement PR stream.
Australia has strict labour laws. Skilled visa workers are paid the same as Australian workers, no underpayment, no exploitation. These are typical aged care salaries we see in active sponsored roles.
Plus superannuation (~11.5% on top), shift loading, overtime rates and penalty rates for nights, weekends and public holidays. Salary packaging often available in aged care.
Aged care work is demanding, but Australian laws on breaks, leave and rostering are enforced. You will have proper time off, and Australia gives you something to do with it.
Mild winters, long warm summers. Outdoor life is the default.
Most cities have beaches within 30 minutes. Surfing, swimming, picnics.
National parks, bushwalks and wildlife close to every major town.
Free public schools and respected universities. Strong path for kids.
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Need AHPRA registration for nursing roles, or a Certificate III for personal care work? These are the pathways that get most overseas aged care workers practice-ready in Australia.
Have years of aged care experience but need an Australian-recognised qualification? RPL can convert your overseas training and work history into a recognised Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing).
Learn about RPLFor nursing roles, you will need AHPRA registration. For care worker roles under the Labour Agreement, our migration partner coordinates the required assessments and documentation.
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