Recruitment agency in Warrnambool for employers
CrossNation is a recruitment agency for employers in Warrnambool. We recruit nurses, aged care workers, hospitality and childcare staff and tradespeople from candidates based in Australia and from overseas. CrossNation Education Services Pty Ltd is registered in Mildura, Victoria (VIC 3500). We serve employers in all Australian cities. Our fee is 12% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive, charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST, with a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement.
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12% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive.
Fees are charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST. Charged only when a placement succeeds. No placement, no fee.
Christmas offer: sign our agreement by 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 27 November 2026 and pay 12% on every role. See offer terms.
90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement
See our terms.
What does Warrnambool City Council say about hiring?
Warrnambool City Council's Warrnambool Economic Development Strategy 2023-28 (final report, September 2023, page 19) says: "Warrnambool is experiencing significant workforce shortages in almost all sectors, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing and hospitality." That is the Council's own statement from 2023, not a count of current vacancies.
The same document lists childcare, aged care, retail and hospitality among the service industries with skills and workforce shortages in regional areas. It describes conditions when it was written, so check what applies to your own roles today.
Who does CrossNation recruit for in Warrnambool?
Warrnambool employers send a brief through the enquiry form and we search for candidates in Australia and overseas, record each person's qualification, registration or licence status and work rights so you can verify them, and you decide who to interview. CrossNation Education Services Pty Ltd is registered in Mildura, Victoria (VIC 3500). That is a registered location only. We do not run an office in Warrnambool and we do not have a street address there. We recruit from our offices in Melbourne, Coventry, Mohali and Dubai.
What do the Census numbers say about Warrnambool?
The Warrnambool local government area had 35,406 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 42, compared with 38 in Victoria. Median weekly household income was $1,420, compared with $1,759 in Victoria.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 1,150 people (6.6% of employed residents, compared with 4.6% in Victoria). Cheese and Other Dairy Product Manufacturing employed 620 people (3.6%, compared with 0.2% in Victoria), and Aged Care Residential Services employed 575 people (3.3%, compared with 2.0%).
1,065 residents (3.0%) were aged 85 years and over, compared with 2.2% in Victoria. The figures describe the Warrnambool local government area only. These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
Age and income in Warrnambool
| 2021 Census | Warrnambool | Victoria | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 42 | 38 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,420 | $1,759 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $1,891 | $2,136 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $759 | $803 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Warrnambool (retrieved 27 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 | Warrnambool | Victoria | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 1,150 (6.6%) | 146,890 (4.6%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Cheese and Other Dairy Product Manufacturing | 620 (3.6%) | 7,104 (0.2%) | 11,777 (0.1%) |
| Aged Care Residential Services | 575 (3.3%) | 62,520 (2.0%) | 258,274 (2.1%) |
| Other Social Assistance Services | 551 (3.2%) | 68,023 (2.2%) | 278,221 (2.3%) |
| Supermarket and Grocery Stores | 533 (3.1%) | 75,275 (2.4%) | 299,810 (2.5%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Warrnambool (retrieved 27 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Employed residents in the industries the Council names
The Council's statement names healthcare, construction, manufacturing and hospitality. The Census DataPack counts employed residents aged 15 years and over by industry division: 3,357 in Health Care and Social Assistance, 1,489 in Construction, 1,562 in Manufacturing and 1,367 in Accommodation and Food Services, out of 17,305 employed residents. The ABS adjusts small counts in its DataPack tables, so the figures may not add up to the total. They are printed as the ABS prints them, with no percentage worked out from them.
| Industry division | Employed residents aged 15 and over |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,357 |
| Construction | 1,489 |
| Manufacturing | 1,562 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,367 |
| All employed residents | 17,305 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census DataPack, table G54, Warrnambool local government area (retrieved 27 October 2026).
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What do nurses and aged care workers cost in Warrnambool?
If the Nurses Award 2020 applies to the employer, an enrolled nurse at pay point 1 must be paid at least $1,139.90 a week ($30.00 an hour) and a registered nurse level 1 at pay point 1 at least $1,219.50 a week ($32.09 an hour) from 1 July 2026 (clauses 15.1(b)(ii) and 15.1(c)(i)). Under the Aged Care Award 2010 an aged care direct care employee at level 2 is paid at least $1,307.80 a week and at level 3 at least $1,376.70 a week from 1 July 2026 (clause 14.3).
Which award covers a role depends on the employer and the setting. Check the award for the specific role with Fair Work. Superannuation is paid on top at 12%.
Nurses Award: enrolled nurse pay points (clause 15.1(b)(ii))
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Pay point 1 | $1,139.90 | $30.00 |
| Pay point 2 | $1,155.00 | $30.39 |
| Pay point 3 | $1,170.40 | $30.80 |
| Pay point 4 | $1,187.20 | $31.24 |
| Pay point 5 | $1,199.20 | $31.56 |
About $59,275 a year for (ii) Enrolled nurse, Pay point 1 (the weekly award rate x 52, before tax and super; our calculation, not an award figure).
Nurses Award 2020 [MA000034], clause 15.1(b)(ii), in effect from 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Ombudsman.
Aged Care Award: direct care levels (clause 14.3)
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 1—Introductory | $1,239.00 |
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 2—Direct Carer | $1,307.80 |
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 3—Qualified | $1,376.70 |
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 4—Senior | $1,431.80 |
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 5—Specialist | $1,486.80 |
| Aged care employee—direct care—level 6—Team Leader | $1,541.90 |
About $64,428 a year for Aged care employee—direct care—level 1—Introductory (the weekly award rate x 52, before tax and super; our calculation, not an award figure).
Aged Care Award 2010 [MA000018], clause 14.3, in effect from 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Ombudsman.
Check the award before you offer
These are award minimums, the same in every state. Check Fair Work for the latest rates.
Award figures were read from the Fair Work site on 27 October 2026.
How does hiring in Warrnambool work with CrossNation?
- You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates based in Australia, overseas, or both.
- We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration or licence status and work rights 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% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive, charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST, with a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement.
How to choose a staff recruitment agency in Australia
These checks work for any agency. Each one is something you can ask for or verify before you send a brief.
Fee basis in writing
Ask for the percentage, what it is charged on and the event that makes the fee payable, in writing, before you send a brief.
CrossNation: CrossNation's fee is 12% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive, charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST, and only when a placement succeeds.
Guarantee terms in writing
Ask for the guarantee period and how it applies in the agreement you sign, not only on the agency's website.
CrossNation: CrossNation placements carry a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement. See our terms.
How candidates are screened
Ask what the agency checks before it shortlists a candidate, and what record it keeps, such as qualifications, registration or licence status and work rights, so you can verify each one yourself.
CrossNation: CrossNation records each candidate's qualifications, registration or licence status and work rights so employers can verify them.
Migration agent involvement
If you are considering an overseas hire, ask who gives visa advice. Only a registered migration agent can give migration advice, and the register of migration agents is public (https://www.mara.gov.au/). This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.
CrossNation: CrossNation is a recruitment agency, not a registered migration agent. The employer holds or obtains its own approval.
References
Ask for referee details for a candidate you are shortlisting, call the referees yourself, and ask the agency how it checks references and what it passes on to you.
Award and pay basis
Ask which award or agreement covers the role and which classification level it uses, so the pay offered meets the award before you make an offer.
Questions from employers in Warrnambool
Does CrossNation have an office in Warrnambool?
No. CrossNation Education Services Pty Ltd is registered in Mildura, Victoria (VIC 3500). That is a registered location only. We do not run an office in Warrnambool and we do not have a street address there. We recruit for Warrnambool employers through the enquiry form and our offices in Melbourne, Coventry, Mohali and Dubai.
What does Warrnambool City Council say about workforce shortages?
The Council's Warrnambool Economic Development Strategy 2023-28 (final report, September 2023) says: "Warrnambool is experiencing significant workforce shortages in almost all sectors, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing and hospitality." It is a 2023 statement by the Council, not a count of current vacancies.
Which industries employ the most people in the Warrnambool local government area?
At the 2021 Census Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) (1,150 people, 6.6%), Cheese and Other Dairy Product Manufacturing (620 people, 3.6%) and Aged Care Residential Services (575 people, 3.3%) were among the largest, and the Census DataPack counts 3,357 employed residents in Health Care and Social Assistance out of 17,305. These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
What does the Nurses Award pay an enrolled nurse in Warrnambool?
If the award applies to the employer, an enrolled nurse at pay point 1 must be paid at least $1,139.90 a week ($30.00 an hour) from 1 July 2026 (clause 15.1(b)(ii)), and a registered nurse level 1 at pay point 1 at least $1,219.50 a week ($32.09 an hour). Superannuation is paid on top at 12%.
What does the Aged Care Award pay a direct care employee in Warrnambool?
If the Aged Care Award 2010 applies to the employer, level 2 direct care is $1,307.80 a week and level 3 is $1,376.70 a week from 1 July 2026 (clause 14.3). Check Fair Work for the award that covers the specific role.
How many Warrnambool residents are aged 85 and over?
The 2021 Census counted 1,065 residents (3.0%) aged 85 years and over in the Warrnambool local government area, compared with 2.2% in Victoria, and a median age of 42 against 38. These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
What does staff recruitment cost with CrossNation?
CrossNation's fee for staff recruitment is 12% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive, charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST, and only when a placement succeeds. If no placement is made, there is no fee. Placements carry a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement. Wages, superannuation and other employment costs stay with the employer.
How long does it take to recruit staff through CrossNation?
It depends on the candidate and on bodies CrossNation does not control, such as registration boards, licensing regulators and the Department of Home Affairs, so CrossNation does not give a timeline. Many employers ask for both onshore and overseas candidates so an urgent vacancy is not held up.
What are an employer's responsibilities when sponsoring an overseas worker?
The Department of Home Affairs says a standard business sponsor has obligations to meet while it sponsors someone. They include telling the department in writing when certain events occur, such as the sponsored person ceasing employment or a change in their duties, making sure the person works only in the occupation nominated, giving terms and conditions of employment that are not less favourable than those of an equivalent Australian worker, keeping records, and cooperating with inspectors. The sponsor must also pay the costs of the recruitment process itself, including recruitment agent fees, and must not charge them to the sponsored worker. A sponsor that does not meet its obligations can face sanctions. The employer is the sponsor. CrossNation is a recruitment agency, does not sponsor and cannot promise a visa or an approval. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.
What happens if an employee placed through CrossNation leaves?
Placements carry a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement. How it applies is set out in the agreement between CrossNation and the employer, so ask for the guarantee terms in writing before you sign. See our terms at https://crossnation.com.au/terms. The guarantee is not a promise of any offer, visa or migration outcome.
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Sources (accessed 27 October 2026)
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Warrnambool
- ABS 2021 Census DataPack, table G54 (Industry of Employment by Age by Sex (employed persons aged 15 years and over)), Victoria LGAs
- Warrnambool City Council: Warrnambool Economic Development Strategy 2023-28, final report, September 2023
- Fair Work Ombudsman: Nurses Award 2020 [MA000034]
- Fair Work Ombudsman: Aged Care Award 2010 [MA000018]
- Australian Taxation Office: Super guarantee