Nursing recruitment in Brisbane
Nursing recruitment for employers in Brisbane
CrossNation is based in Victoria and serves employers in Brisbane across Queensland. 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 Brisbane?
Greater Brisbane had 2,526,238 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 36, compared with 38 in Queensland and 38 in Australia.
The industries employing the most people in Greater Brisbane included Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Supermarket and Grocery Stores, Primary Education.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 62,917 people (5.1% of employed residents), compared with 5.0% in Queensland and 4.5% in Australia.
These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
Age and income in Greater Brisbane
| 2021 Census | Greater Brisbane | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 36 | 38 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,849 | $1,675 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $2,175 | $2,024 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $842 | $787 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Brisbane (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 Brisbane | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 62,917 (5.1%) | 122,121 (5.0%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Supermarket and Grocery Stores | 30,323 (2.4%) | 61,444 (2.5%) | 299,810 (2.5%) |
| Primary Education | 29,416 (2.4%) | 59,930 (2.5%) | 265,249 (2.2%) |
| Takeaway Food Services | 29,235 (2.3%) | 55,193 (2.3%) | 232,691 (1.9%) |
| Other Social Assistance Services | 27,991 (2.2%) | 58,762 (2.4%) | 278,221 (2.3%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Brisbane (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 Brisbane | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals | 307,246 (24.7%) | 523,395 (21.4%) | 2,886,921 (24.0%) |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 168,351 (13.5%) | 309,376 (12.7%) | 1,525,311 (12.7%) |
| Managers | 156,642 (12.6%) | 305,755 (12.5%) | 1,645,769 (13.7%) |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 153,068 (12.3%) | 333,915 (13.7%) | 1,554,313 (12.9%) |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 144,697 (11.6%) | 301,039 (12.3%) | 1,382,205 (11.5%) |
| Labourers | 111,300 (8.9%) | 246,394 (10.1%) | 1,086,120 (9.0%) |
| Sales Workers | 102,284 (8.2%) | 211,439 (8.7%) | 986,433 (8.2%) |
| Machinery Operators and Drivers | 78,764 (6.3%) | 166,739 (6.8%) | 755,863 (6.3%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Brisbane (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 Brisbane
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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane
What does recruitment for Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Queensland. Send the enquiry form and a recruiter replies by email.
Which roles can you recruit in Brisbane?
Registered nurses and enrolled nurses for aged care, acute, community and mental health settings.
Can you recruit candidates who already live in Queensland?
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 Queensland.
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.