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Nursing Jobs in Australia for Indian Nurses 2026

Australia combines high salaries, strong lifestyle and a well-defined skilled-migration pathway that makes it a top long-term destination for Indian nurses.

AUD 70,000–90,000
Annual salary
AHPRA / NMBA
Registration body
IELTS 7 / OET B
English requirement

Overview

Why Australia for Indian nurses?

Nurses register through AHPRA under the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Internationally qualified nurses usually complete an Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA) — a multiple-choice exam plus an OSCE — and evidence English through IELTS (7.0) or OET (grade B).

Australia's skilled-migration system supports nurses strongly, offering a realistic route to permanent residency. Combined with high pay and quality of life, it's a destination many nurses choose to settle in permanently.

Eligibility

Requirements to work as a nurse in Australia

B.Sc / GNM NursingA recognised Indian nursing qualification.
IELTS 7.0 or OET grade BEvidence of English proficiency.
Outcomes-Based AssessmentMCQ exam plus OSCE for internationally qualified nurses.
AHPRA / NMBA registrationNational nursing registration.
State council registrationValid Indian nursing registration.
Skilled visaEmployer-sponsored or skilled migration.

Step by step

Your path to Australia.

Start my registration
1

Register & sit IELTS/OET

Clear English while we map your AHPRA route.

2

Begin the OBA

Complete the cognitive (MCQ) stage of the assessment.

3

Pass the OSCE

Sit the practical assessment in Australia.

4

AHPRA registration & visa

Gain registration and secure a skilled/sponsored visa.

5

Relocate & practise

Move to Australia and begin work as a registered nurse.

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Frequently asked questions

Who registers nurses in Australia?

AHPRA, on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

What is the Outcomes-Based Assessment?

A two-part assessment for internationally qualified nurses: a multiple-choice cognitive exam and a practical OSCE.

What English score do I need?

Typically IELTS 7.0 overall or OET grade B in each component.

Is there a PR pathway?

Yes. Nursing is well-supported under Australia's skilled-migration program, offering a realistic route to permanent residency.