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Nursing Assistant

Average Nursing Assistant Hourly Pay in Melbourne, Victoria

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AU$25.61
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
10%
A$20.95
MEDIAN
A$25.61
90%
A$31.94

The average hourly pay for a Nursing Assistant is AU$25.61 in 2025

Hourly Rate
AU$21 - AU$32
Total Pay
AU$44k - AU$67k
Based on 15 salary profiles (last updated Jan 29 2021)
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What Do Nursing Assistants Do?

Nursing Assistant Tasks
  • Assists with direct patient care under the supervision of the RN or other medical professionals.
  • Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  • Position, feed, bathe, dress and assist patients with grooming and other tasks.
  • Observe patients' conditions, measure and record food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
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Common Health Benefits for a Nursing Assistant

Medical
20%
None
80%

Gender Breakdown for Nursing Assistants

Female
75.0%
Male
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Nursing Assistants

What is the highest pay for Nursing Assistants in Melbourne?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Nursing Assistant in Melbourne is A$31.94 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Nursing Assistants in Melbourne?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Nursing Assistant in Melbourne is A$20.95 / hour

How can Nursing Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Nursing Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Nursing Assistant that oversees more junior Nursing Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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