Nursing recruitment in Perth
Nursing recruitment for employers in Perth
CrossNation is based in Victoria and serves employers in Perth across WA. 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 Perth?
Greater Perth had 2,116,647 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 37, compared with 38 in Western Australia and 38 in Australia.
The industries employing the most people in Greater Perth included Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Iron Ore Mining, Primary Education.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 46,257 people (4.4% of employed residents), compared with 4.2% in Western Australia 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 Perth
| 2021 Census | Greater Perth | Western Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,865 | $1,815 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $2,259 | $2,214 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $859 | $848 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Perth (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 Perth | Western Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 46,257 (4.4%) | 54,823 (4.2%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Iron Ore Mining | 27,060 (2.6%) | 38,038 (2.9%) | 42,728 (0.4%) |
| Primary Education | 26,489 (2.5%) | 33,954 (2.6%) | 265,249 (2.2%) |
| Cafes and Restaurants | 25,299 (2.4%) | 29,831 (2.3%) | 268,005 (2.2%) |
| Supermarket and Grocery Stores | 25,218 (2.4%) | 31,523 (2.4%) | 299,810 (2.5%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Perth (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 Perth | Western Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals | 250,973 (23.7%) | 287,009 (22.0%) | 2,886,921 (24.0%) |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 155,805 (14.7%) | 199,379 (15.3%) | 1,554,313 (12.9%) |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 132,123 (12.5%) | 157,610 (12.1%) | 1,525,311 (12.7%) |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 127,252 (12.0%) | 154,341 (11.8%) | 1,382,205 (11.5%) |
| Managers | 125,556 (11.9%) | 160,687 (12.3%) | 1,645,769 (13.7%) |
| Labourers | 91,834 (8.7%) | 122,961 (9.4%) | 1,086,120 (9.0%) |
| Sales Workers | 84,068 (7.9%) | 101,670 (7.8%) | 986,433 (8.2%) |
| Machinery Operators and Drivers | 73,685 (7.0%) | 100,392 (7.7%) | 755,863 (6.3%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Perth (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 Perth
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 Perth 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 Perth
What does recruitment for Perth 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 Perth and Western Australia. Send the enquiry form and a recruiter replies by email.
Which roles can you recruit in Perth?
Registered nurses and enrolled nurses for aged care, acute, community and mental health settings.
Can you recruit candidates who already live in Western 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 WA.
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.