Overview
EMPLOYED
8,400
PART-TIME SHARE
41%
FEMALE SHARE
89%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$2,203
MEDIAN AGE
42
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
100
Summary
Nurse Educators and Researchers provide clinical and theoretical education to and promote professional development of nurses and midwives, and conduct research into nursing practice.
Tasks
- Researching, planning, developing and implementing nursing curricula
- Facilitating practical experience for general and specialist nurses
- Evaluating ongoing and changing educational needs and monitoring course outcomes
- Participating in developing and implementing policies affecting nursing, nurse education and health
- Undertaking and promoting nursing and interdisciplinary research projects, and disseminating research information
- Promoting utilisation of current research findings into clinical nursing practice and patient management
- Promoting the implementation of research and research findings into organisation-wide functions such as safety, quality and risk management
- Providing support and education for other nurses undertaking research
ANZSCO Classification
Details
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Earnings and Hours
| Earnings and Hours | Nurse Educators and Researchers | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Share of workers who work full-time hours | 59% | 69% |
| Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
| Median full-time earnings per week | $2,203 | $1,697 |
| Median hourly earnings | $58 | $43 |
Industries
Nurse Educators and Researchers work in industries like:
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Education and Training
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2024, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
35.6%
Victoria
23.7%
Queensland
20.9%
South Australia
3.5%
Western Australia
10.0%
Tasmania
3.5%
Northern Territory
1.6%
Australian Capital Territory
1.4%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, February 2025, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
| Age and Gender | Nurse Educators and Researchers | All Occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | 39 years |
| Female share of employment | 89% | 48% |
Education
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| Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Nurse Educators and Researchers |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 37.4 |
| Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 5.7 |
| Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.6 |
| Year 12 | 15.9 | 0.4 |
| Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.0 |
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Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.