Frequently asked questions

Nurses who are interested in working with HealthX can submit an application form via our website or contact your HealthX consultant directly.

Accident and Emergency, Theatre (scrub/scout, recovery, anaesthetics), ICU (high dependency, critical care), Mental Health (inpatient, outpatient, community, ATODS), Community Health and Aged Care, General Registered Nurse. HealthX predominantly recruit Accident and Emergency, Theatre (scrub/scout, recovery, anaesthetics), ICU (high dependency, critical care), Mental Health (inpatient, outpatient, community, ATODS), Community Health and Aged Care, General Registered Nurse.

No, HealthX is a direct employer. You are not required to pay any placement fees to secure a job with HealthX and we do not deduct any commission from your pay.

For nurses and carers with existing working rights looking for short term contracts, the process can take less than a week. For long term positions, we work with you on migration and visa documentation and the process can take between 3- 6 months. Your HealthX consultant will update you regularly to ensure you are kept up to date at every stage.

You will enter Australia on a HealthX sponsored SID 482 visa and commence work at the partnering facility and register for ANMAC. After three months of employment, a performance review is conducted with you and the facility. After a successful review, the facility will nominate you for ENS 186. HealthX manages the migration and visa process.

Yes, the SID (Skills in Demand) visa allows living and working rights for your spouse (married or de facto, same or opposite sex) and dependent children up to 23 years of age.

HealthX fast tracks your entry into Australia with a two year  Skills in Demand (SID) visa under the Labour Agreement Stream for a period of 2 years. Under the HeatlhX Pathway to PR contract, you may be eligible transfer to the ENS 186 visa, with the healthcare facility at 12 months. Terms & Conditions apply. Find out more on the SID visa here.

You need to be aged under 45 and have minimum two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care setting similar to Australia e.g. NZ,UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, USA and Hong Kong (or a minimum of two years’ experience in hospital in UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar and Philippines that is accredited by JCI, ACI, or ACHS.

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Short Term Contracts (STC) ensure our partner facilities have the staff they need at all times. HealthX STC candidates are highly experienced and reliable health care workers that work contracts ranging from a few weeks through to several months.

Reach out to us via email STC@healthx.com.au and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

Under a DoH contract, you will need to be very flexible as you will be required to rotate to different health care facilities during the contract time. Your travel costs between the location and accommodation during the contract will be organised and paid for by HealthX. The minimum contract length is 12 weeks.

Upon completion of the contract, you will have the option to continue the contract at your current placement. If you are open to another contract option or location, we can help you with that too.

Contract length ranges from 4 weeks to 6 months or longer, with the minimum contract length being 4 weeks. Some contracts can be flexible to work with your availability.

Job locations will vary based on the facility requirements and your location preference at the time you are applying for the role.

Pay rates are based on your qualifications and total years of experience. Different facilities and states/territories may have different pay levels. Pay rates will be presented to you and discussed with the recruiter once a suitable role has been identified.

All travel & accommodation is organised and paid for by HealthX, as well as a generous hourly pay rate with penalties and superannuation.

Constant updates on job openings for a range of regional locations throughout Australia Option for acute and aged care job placements Access to our free training platforms to maintain your CPD points Travel and accommodation is organised and paid for by HealthX Free uniforms Incentive program Attractive pay rates including overtime, holiday pay and superannuation Daily allowance available for certain roles Remote locations available.

This is a Short Term Contract where you will be working under the Department of Health travel nurse/carer arrangement. In addition to an attractive casual pay rate and penalties, you will also get a daily allowance of $127/day. Your role is to provide nursing support to various aged care facilities. This is a great opportunity to travel around Australia at no cost to you, as well as meet new and exciting people at different facilities and locations. Once you are on the contract, your work hours are full time hours. HealthX will organise and pay for your accommodation while on this contract, as well as organise and pay for your transport when you rotate from one location/facility to another.

Accommodation can vary depending on the location and facility. It can be on the facility grounds, or in a hotel/ motel/apartment style property close to the facility. Where possible, we source accommodation with laundry and kitchen facilities, which are sometimes shared.

Yes, you will need to have full working rights in Australia as we do not offer sponsorship visas for short term contracts.

No. HealthX recruitment is completely free for doctors.

Not necessarily. We can support you through the AHPRA registration process and connect you with employers who understand IMG timelines.

We specialise in 482 Skills in Demand visas and 186 Permanent Residency pathways.

Yes. Let us know your preferred location and we’ll do our best to match you accordingly.

We can begin the process while you complete your AHPRA application. Many employers are flexible and support your transition.

No — we are a nurse recruitment agency. There is no cost to you.

HealthX employs registered nurses, enrolled nurses and carers in partnering aged care facilities. Registered nurses require 2 years’ experience, enrolled nurses require 2 years’ nursing experience plus experience with working with the aged. Carers require a certificate III in Individual Support (aged care), or equivalent, obtained from a recognised training provider.

All HealthX nurses and carers working in aged care facilities will require a Disability and Aged Care screening card (NDIS Worker Check), applicable to the state in which they are working. Your HealthX employee relations manager will guide you through the process of obtaining this card.

HealthX offers training solutions for Certificate III Individual Support. Please contact us for details.

Yes - we have remote and hybrid opportunities across multiple states.

Yes. This page is for psychiatrists who are AHPRA-registered and hold fellowship through RANZCP.

Absolutely. We’ll match you with roles that support relocation or flexible licensing requirements.

Yes. We never share your details with employers without your consent.

Travel nursing involves short-term nursing contracts in different locations across Australia. These roles can be metro, regional or remote and allow nurses to work flexibly while gaining experience in different healthcare settings.

Yes. You must hold current AHPRA registration to work in travel nursing roles in Australia. HealthX only places nurses who are appropriately registered and compliant.

No. Travel nursing jobs are available across metro, regional and remote Australia. Many nurses choose city-based travel contracts for flexibility, while others prefer regional or remote roles for experience or incentives.

Travel nursing roles are available for:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Enrolled Nurses (ENs)
• Nurses with experience in aged care, acute care, mental health, ICU and theatre
  Role availability depends on experience and location.

Yes. HealthX works with you to match roles based on your location preferences, availability and experience. While flexibility helps, you are not locked into roles you don’t want.

Most travel nursing roles require post-graduate clinical experience. If you’re early in your career, HealthX can advise when travel nursing may be suitable and what experience you may need first.

You can apply by completing the registration form on this page. Once registered, a dedicated recruiter will contact you to discuss suitable travel nursing jobs across Australia.

Travel nursing contracts typically range from 4 to 12 weeks, with options for extensions depending on the role, location and workforce demand. Some nurses choose ongoing travel contracts back-to-back.

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Yes. Many travel nursing roles include accommodation and relocation support, particularly for regional and remote placements. This varies by contract and location and will be discussed upfront.