Thinking About Working in Sydney? Flexible Agency Opportunities for International Nurses & Midwives

Lumia Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible shifts

Career development

Support team

Job summary

Lumia Care in Australia is recruiting Registered Nurses and Midwives for flexible agency shifts across Sydney and surrounding areas. Join a team with extensive healthcare experience and exposure to a wide range of clinical settings.

This role offers competitive hourly rates with shift penalties, the chance to work across multiple environments, and ongoing recruitment support. Candidates must have Australian working rights and be pursuing or hold AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-registration nursing or midwifery experience.
• Bachelor of Nursing, Midwifery or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Australian Registration: current AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Australian working rights through an independent visa pathway; employer sponsorship is not available.
• Clinical capability: knowledge, sound decision-making and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.
• Pre-employment checks including identity, qualifications, employment history, police clearances and vaccination requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Midwifery

Job description

Are you an internationally qualified Registered Nurse or Midwife considering a move to Australia, or already working towards your Australian registration? Lumia Care is here to help you explore the possibilities.

Lumia Care is currently seeking passionate and reliable Registered Nurses and Midwives to join our growing agency team, with flexible shift opportunities available across Sydney and surrounding areas.

With more than 65 years of experience in Australian healthcare, we connect skilled healthcare professionals with opportunities across a range of clinical settings and locations, from flexible day-to-day agency shifts to rural and remote contracts.

Specialties We're Recruiting For:

We're keen to connect with experienced Registered Nurses and Midwives across a broad range of clinical areas, including:

• General Medical & Surgical Wards
• Critical Care (ICU, NICU, CCU, HDU & ED)
• Theatre (Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout & Recovery)
• Midwifery (Delivery, Postnatal & Special Care Nursery)

Why Join Lumia Care?

• Competitive hourly base rates: Earn between $52–$80 per hour, depending on experience, plus applicable shift penalties up to $160 per hour
• Flexible working: Choose when and where you work, with opportunities to suit your availability and lifestyle.
• Career flexibility: Gain experience across different healthcare environments while developing your career in Australia.
• Ongoing support: Our team is here to support you beyond your initial onboarding and throughout your journey with Lumia Care.

Are You Eligible to Apply?

• Experience: Minimum two years of post-registration nursing or midwifery experience.
• Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing, Midwifery or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Australian Registration: Current AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration, subject to the applicable requirements.
• Working Rights: Australian working rights through an independent visa pathway. Employer sponsorship is not available.
• Clinical Capability: Relevant clinical knowledge, sound decision-making and a commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.
• Pre-employment Checks: Successful completion of all required pre-employment verification and compliance checks, including identity, qualifications, employment history, police clearances and vaccination requirements, as applicable.

Important: Lumia Care does not currently offer employer-sponsored visas, including Subclass 482, 186 or 494. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Australian working rights through an independent visa pathway.

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with our International Recruitment Team for an informal, no-obligation conversation about the opportunities available.