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Nursing assistant salary in Australia

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$32.42

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $32.42 per hour in Australia. 144 salaries reported, updated at 2 June 2026

Nursing Assistant job openings in Australia

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Nurse / First Aid
government schools4out of 5 stars.
Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UnitingCare Health
 
$190,800per year
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Frontline Human Resources
 
$120,328per year
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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
 
$71,166per year
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SA Health
 
$67,278per year
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St John of God Health Care
 
$60,629per year
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Northern Sydney Local Health D...
 
$59,675per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Nursing Assistants

  1. Darling Downs QLD
    $38.99 per hour
  2. Forster NSW
    $37.25 per hour
  3. Eagleby QLD
    $33.06 per hour
  4. Wollongong NSW
    $32.71 per hour
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $32.71 per hour

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