Aged care recruitment in Adelaide
Aged care recruitment for providers in Adelaide
CrossNation is based in Victoria and serves aged care providers in Adelaide across South Australia. We recruit assistants in nursing (AINs), personal care assistants (PCAs), enrolled nurses and registered nurses from candidates already in Australia and from overseas. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
What do the Census numbers say about Adelaide?
Greater Adelaide had 1,387,290 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 39, compared with 41 in South Australia and 38 in Australia.
36,258 people (2.6% of residents) were aged 85 years and over, compared with 2.7% in South Australia and 2.1% in Australia.
The industries employing the most people in Greater Adelaide included Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Aged Care Residential Services, Supermarket and Grocery Stores.
Aged Care Residential Services employed 21,155 people (3.2% of employed residents), compared with 3.1% in South Australia and 2.1% in Australia.
These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
Age and income in Greater Adelaide
| 2021 Census | Greater Adelaide | South Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 39 | 41 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,548 | $1,455 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $1,988 | $1,889 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $762 | $734 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Adelaide (retrieved 3 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Older residents of Greater Adelaide
| 2021 Census | Greater Adelaide | South Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65-69 years | 73,340 (5.3%) | 102,304 (5.7%) | 1,298,460 (5.1%) |
| 70-74 years | 67,407 (4.9%) | 94,040 (5.3%) | 1,160,768 (4.6%) |
| 75-79 years | 48,046 (3.5%) | 66,986 (3.8%) | 821,920 (3.2%) |
| 80-84 years | 33,513 (2.4%) | 45,666 (2.6%) | 554,598 (2.2%) |
| 85 years and over | 36,258 (2.6%) | 47,325 (2.7%) | 542,342 (2.1%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Adelaide (retrieved 3 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Industries employing the most people (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Greater Adelaide | South Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 35,457 (5.3%) | 42,242 (5.0%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Aged Care Residential Services | 21,155 (3.2%) | 25,719 (3.1%) | 258,274 (2.1%) |
| Supermarket and Grocery Stores | 19,607 (2.9%) | 24,877 (3.0%) | 299,810 (2.5%) |
| Other Social Assistance Services | 17,185 (2.6%) | 21,245 (2.5%) | 278,221 (2.3%) |
| Cafes and Restaurants | 15,480 (2.3%) | 18,162 (2.2%) | 268,005 (2.2%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Adelaide (retrieved 3 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Open CrossNation jobs in Adelaide
What do aged care wages cost?
Wages are separate from our fee and follow the Aged Care Award 2010 or an enterprise agreement. The award sets direct care level 2 (Direct Carer) at $1,307.80 a week and level 3 (Qualified, Certificate III) at $1,376.70 a week for full-time employees from 1 July 2026, and superannuation is paid on top at 12%. These are award minimums, the same in every state.
How does hiring in Adelaide work with CrossNation?
- You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates already in Australia, overseas, or both.
- We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration and work rights status so you can check it.
- You interview the shortlist and choose who to offer.
- We coordinate the offer with you and the candidate. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
Questions from employers in Adelaide
What does recruitment for Adelaide employers cost?
Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
Where is CrossNation based?
CrossNation is based in Victoria (VIC 3978) and recruits for employers in every state and territory, including Adelaide and South Australia. Send the enquiry form and a recruiter replies by email.
Which roles can you recruit in Adelaide?
Assistants in nursing (AINs), personal care assistants (PCAs), enrolled nurses, registered nurses and care coordinators.
Can you recruit candidates who already live in South Australia?
We recruit candidates who already live in Australia and have work rights, as well as candidates overseas. Tell us which pool you prefer in the enquiry form and we will say what we can do for a start date across South Australia.
Can CrossNation sponsor overseas workers or give visa advice?
No. CrossNation is a recruitment agency, not a registered migration agent. Sponsorship is the employer's decision and visa applications need a registered migration agent. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.
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