Nursing recruitment in Adelaide
Nursing recruitment for employers in Adelaide
CrossNation is based in Victoria and serves employers in Adelaide across South Australia. We recruit registered and enrolled nurses from nurses already in Australia and from overseas-qualified nurses, and record each candidate's registration status. 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.
The industries employing the most people in Greater Adelaide included Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Aged Care Residential Services, Supermarket and Grocery Stores.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 35,457 people (5.3% of employed residents), compared with 5.0% in South Australia and 4.5% in Australia.
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.
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.
Occupation groups (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Greater Adelaide | South Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals | 158,286 (23.6%) | 180,460 (21.5%) | 2,886,921 (24.0%) |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 88,320 (13.2%) | 109,523 (13.0%) | 1,382,205 (11.5%) |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 88,271 (13.2%) | 104,955 (12.5%) | 1,525,311 (12.7%) |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 86,638 (12.9%) | 110,462 (13.2%) | 1,554,313 (12.9%) |
| Managers | 81,303 (12.1%) | 109,406 (13.0%) | 1,645,769 (13.7%) |
| Labourers | 62,688 (9.3%) | 88,086 (10.5%) | 1,086,120 (9.0%) |
| Sales Workers | 56,970 (8.5%) | 71,002 (8.5%) | 986,433 (8.2%) |
| Machinery Operators and Drivers | 36,958 (5.5%) | 50,680 (6.0%) | 755,863 (6.3%) |
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 nursing wages cost?
Wages are separate from our fee and follow the Nurses Award 2020 or an enterprise agreement. The award sets a registered nurse at level 1, pay point 1 at $1,219.50 a week ($32.09 an hour) and an enrolled nurse at pay point 1 at $1,139.90 a week ($30.00 an hour) 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?
Registered nurses and enrolled nurses for aged care, acute, community and mental health settings.
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.
Do nurses need Ahpra registration?
General registration as a registered nurse is required before practising. Internationally qualified nurses are assessed by the NMBA before registration is granted.
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.