Home Nurse jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$48–A$87 an hour (about A$8,300–A$15,050 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and a national police check and. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Melbourne.
- Typical pay
- A$48–A$87
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- A$8,300–A$15,050
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Melbourne
No open position is listed for Melbourne today. New home nurse jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Melbourne
Home Nurse jobs in Melbourne, VIC are household positions: a home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Families hiring in Melbourne range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Melbourne.
Melbourne is known for healthcare, education, technology, and advanced manufacturing, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as ANZ, NAB, Telstra, Monash Health, CSL, and the University of Melbourne. Melbourne's Parkville precinct is one of the largest biomedical research concentrations in the Southern Hemisphere.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Melbourne
Household incomes in Melbourne are shaped by an average local salary of around A$92,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits above the Australia average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Melbourne?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Melbourne.
Melbourne is often described as “Medical Research and Education Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
Working in Australia
- Right to work in Australia: Workers must hold a visa with work rights; check eligibility through the government’s VEVO service.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a national police check and, for roles with children, a state Working With Children Check; NDIS worker screening applies to some disability support roles.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the national minimum wage or the applicable award rate.
- Contract: A written agreement covering hours, pay rates, penalty rates and leave is strongly recommended.
Live-in or live-out?
Most home nurse roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Australia right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home nurse earn in Melbourne, VIC?
Home Nurse jobs in Melbourne, VIC typically pay A$48–A$87 an hour (about A$8,300–A$15,050 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Melbourne?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Melbourne are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in Australia?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and a national police check and. You must also have the right to work in Australia.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Melbourne on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Melbourne hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.