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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Need a pay rise': Aussies shocked by nurse's salary
A young nurse, who works up to 16 hours a day, has shocked social media users after revealing how much she gets paid. She was recently stopped on the streets of Brisbane for an interview by jobs app, Getahead, where she revealed she earns $78,000 a year working as an enrolled nurse. The worker is on the verge of finishing her registered nursing degree and plans to either continue working in her current hospital or become an army medic. During the interview, she revealed that she works between 8 to 16 hour shifts as a cardiovascular respiratory nurse, which she described as 'quite an intense job'. 'I am a carer for my grandfather. He had a heart attack a couple of years ago, [which] kind of got me into the specialty,' she said, adding that she had also cared for her grandmother when she was diagnosed with cancer. 'I just love the aspect of giving back to everyone, looking after people when they can't look after themselves is a massive thing.' When asked if she thought hospitals and the government were doing enough to 'look after' nurses, the young Aussie said she didn't think so. 'We have to fight so much for our pay increases and for our rights,' she said. 'I don't think a lot of people see how much we struggle and how emotionally exhausted we are sometimes.' The nurse said she and other people in the industry could 'definitely' do with more help and benefits. Since being shared two days ago the video has gained tens of thousands of views, with commenters sharing their shock at how much nurses really earn. 'Nurses all deserve better pay! Governments always say their nurses are valued and important but never pay them properly,' one person said. Another claimed that rate was 'too low', while another said all nurses 'need a good pay rise'. One person wrote: 'Definitely one of the most accurate interviews I've seen for nursing. Love this conversation! As a nurse I 100% agree, it's a constant battle for pay increases and for better working rights. Nurses don't get enough recognition.' According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statics, the average salary for a registered nurse in Queensland ranges from $79,058 to $106,144. An enrolled nurse salary in Queensland ranges from $71,234 to $82,599. Meanwhile, the average salary for a nurse in NSW ranges from $69,810 to $98,014. Victorian nurses have capped salaries at just below $130,000, making them among the highest paid in the country. In NSW the top classification for a registered nurse caps out at just under 100,000 in Queensland it peaks at $106,144 This is not the first time people have been left horrified after finding out how poorly some of our nurses are being paid. Earlier this year in another Getahead interview a nurse working at a private Brisbane hospital revealed that she earns around $33 an hour. 'I also work in a kitchen at the same hospital,' she added. Her admission sparked multiple stunned responses from social media users, with one person claiming there was 'no way' Australia was 'paying their nurses this low'. 'It's a joke here,' another said, with one adding: 'I make more as a barista, what?' Even though there was shock online around the woman's earnings, she claimed the 'pay' was one of the parts she loved most when it came to the job, along with 'going home to sleep'. Despite her joking response, the young worker said nurse was something she could see herself doing 'forever' and said more nurses are 'definitely needed' in Australia.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Aussies shocked after learning what nurse earns per year: 'Battle for pay increases'
An Australian nurse earning $78,000 a year has revealed the reality facing workers in her industry. Many Aussies have called for nurses to be paid higher salaries and receive more support, with some shocked at how much they get paid. The Brisbane woman was stopped in the street by jobs app Getahead and shared that she was working as an enrolled nurse. She said she was about to finish her registered nurse degree and planned to either stay in the hospital or become an army medic. 'I do between sometimes 8 to 16 hours. I am a cardiovascular respiratory nurse, so quite an intense job,' she said. RELATED Nurse reveals how she's earning $150,000 a year after leaving job: 'Needed a break' $4,400 ATO car tax deduction that most Aussies miss: 'Easy win' Centrelink $1,011 cash boost for Aussie farmers doing it tough: 'Get back on track' The worker said she got into that area of nursing after caring for her grandparents. 'I am a carer for my grandfather. He had a heart attack a couple of years ago, [which] kind of got me into the specialty. My grandmother had cancer, so I cared for her a little bit as well,' she said. 'I just love the aspect of giving back to everyone, looking after people when they can't look after themselves is a massive thing.'When asked whether she thought nurses were 'looked after well enough' by hospitals, employers and the government, she said 'to be honest' she didn't. 'We have to fight so much for our pay increases and everything, and just for our rights,' she said. 'I don't think a lot of people see how much we struggle and how emotionally exhausted we are sometimes, and definitely could do with a bit more help and benefits from hospitals and what not.' The video has racked up tens of thousands of views online, and Aussie nurses have jumped into the comments to say they agreed with the woman. 'Definitely one of the most accurate interviews I've seen for nursing. Love this conversation,' one said. 'As a nurse I 100 per cent agree, it's a constant battle for pay increases and for better working rights. Nurses don't get enough recognition.' 'Cannot agree more on the emotional fatigue part,' another said. Other Aussies said they thought nurse's wages were 'too low' and they deserved to be paid more. 'Nurses need a good pay rise,' another said. 'Nurses all deserve better pay! Governments always say their nurses are valued and important but never pay them properly,' one wrote. Enrolled nurses typically earn between $70,000 and $75,000, according to SEEK, while registered nurses have a higher average salary at between $85,000 and $95,000. Enrolled nurses typically complete a Diploma of Nursing or similar from an accredited institution, such as TAFE, which normally takes 18 to 24 months. Registered nurses are required to complete a Bachelor of Nursing and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise. Queensland nurses recently voted to strike for the first time in 20 years, with the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union asking the government to follow through on its election commitment of 'nation-leading' wages for the health workplace. The state government's public sector nursing pay rise offer was 3 per cent in April 2025, 2.5 per cent in April 2026 and 2027, and an extra 3 per cent in December 2027. The union is demanding the offer be in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie breaking taboo to reveal salary exposes reality facing millions of Aussies: 'No way'
A young woman has stunned Aussies online after revealing she is earning 'just over $60,000' for her job as an executive assistant. Many Aussies questioned how she survived on the salary, but the reality is that her income is close to the average for many workers. The woman was stopped in the street in Brisbane by jobs app Getahead and revealed she worked as an executive assistant at an architecture firm. She said she also did studio assisting, which is just what architecture firms call the workplace. '[It involves] helping run the place and making sure it all goes smoothly,' she said. RELATED FIFO workers hit back at $116,000 'easy job' misconception: 'Shouldn't be underestimated' Centrelink issues urgent Age Pension eligibility change warning: 'Double check' Retirement warning as controversial $3 million superannuation tax change looms: 'Be proactive' The woman said she studied interior design and was hoping her job was a 'bit of a gateway' to get into the field. She said she would recommend the job to other Aussies and said it was helpful if people were naturally creative. 'It's a long process to start off with. Those who are going through uni, it's really good to do a few internships,' she video has racked up thousands of views, with some people questioning how the woman was getting by on a $60,000 salary. 'I'm guessing she still lives at home.. no way she survives otherwise.. and assuming she's close to moving into her next role,' one wrote. '$60,000 how does she survive on that?' another said. Others said she could be earning more as an executive assistant, with jobs platform SEEK reporting the average salary ranges from $85,000 and $105,000 for the job. 'From one EA to another, you can do so much better,' one wrote. 'Yeah wow EA roles are like min $85,000+,' another said. "Hopefully she sticks with it and [will] be on $100+ soon," a third added. The average full-time wage is $104,765 a year, however, the Grattan Institute found more than three-quarters of Australian workers earn less than this. Most earn less than the average hourly wage, with many working part-time. The typical full-time Australian worker actually earns $90,416, the group found, and the typical Australian worker (including part-time workers) earns just $67,786. About a third of Aussies aren't in paid work because they are retired, have a disability, care for others, or are unemployed. Because of this, the typical adult's income (from all sources) is lower again at $42,027. While the woman's salary is close to the typical amount Australian workers earn, many Aussies believe you need to be earning more than double that for it to be considered a "good" income. A Finder survey of 1,012 respondents earlier this year revealed that the average person believes a 'good' base salary starts at $152,775 per year. Finder personal finance expert Sarah Megginson said this was well above the $100,000 salary, which was once a 'benchmark' for comfortable living. '[It] now often feels more like a necessary starting point, especially in major cities,' she said. 'Persistent inflation and a dramatic surge in property prices have reshaped perceptions and many people now feel that a low six-figure income no longer provides the same level of financial stability it once did.' Megginson said having a sufficient income wasn't just about how much you were earning. 'It's about how hard that money works for you, your spending habits and the money leaks that are draining your wallet, and how your income aligns with the life you want to live,' she said. 'You can have one person earning a solid six-figure income who is living pay to pay and is constantly stressed about money, while someone else is earning $50,000 a year and paying all their bills on time and feels financially in control.'Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nurse reveals how she's earning $150,000 a year after leaving job: ‘Needed a break'
A nurse working in the corporate world said workers could earn a base salary of $150,000 but it could vary. · Source: TikTok A Brisbane nurse has revealed how she is earning $150,000 a year as a base salary after leaving her old job for the corporate world. Revealing how much you earn has long been considered taboo, but the tide has now turned with more Aussies sharing their wages online. The woman was stopped in the street by jobs app Getahead and asked about her job and how much she was making. She revealed she had left her job as an intensive care nurse after the pandemic. 'I'm a nurse, but I'm now in the corporate world, so a little bit different from what I used to do,' she told the app. 'Depending on the year, depending on what we do, is what the salary base will be. It could be anything from $150,000 base from there and up, or less or more.' RELATED According to SEEK, the average salary for a registered nurse in Australia ranges from $85,000 to $95,000. It usually takes three years of full-time study and you'll need to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as a registered nurse. The woman said she decided to take a 'step back' from bedside nursing after COVID and was no longer dealing with patients every day. 'I looked for something outside of the hospital and I walked into a job doing education for a dialysis company. So I used to run Queensland and South Australia as a clinical sales specialist, clinical applications specialist,' she said. 'And then I got a promotion and now I'm looking after the accounts and doing a more of a sales hybrid role of education and sales in a nursing background. 'I absolutely phenomenally love it ... I also loved nursing as well, but I needed a break.' Many Aussies were impressed with the woman's career journey. 'Nursing gives you so many opportunities to move around. This is a great example of this. Good on her,' one said. 'Good for you sister,' another said. Others pointed out that she was making more than the average nurse. 'If you are looking at the average nurse it's definitely not $150k,' one said. The woman said other nurses who were feeling 'fatigued, burnt out, exhausted' or weren't passionate about the job anymore could consider a different pathway. 'If you're passionate about something and you're not passionate about nursing anymore and it doesn't fulfil you in that sort of sense, I think it's probably best that you probably look at doing something different or find something that really stimulates you or gets you excited to wake up and go to work everyday,' she said.
News.com.au
21-04-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘I know where I'm moving': UK teachers shocked by Aussie teacher's starting salary
Australians have been left unimpressed after a young teacher revealed her starting salary; however overseas workers are stunned. Getahead is an app that matches workers with employers like Tinder but for your career. Part of the company's shtick has become hitting the streets of Australia and asking people about their salaries. According to job search platform SEEK, the average wage for a teacher in Australia ranges from $95,000 to $105,000. A young woman was stopped in Brisbane and revealed that she was a primary school teacher earning $84,000. 'I'm an early careers teacher, so I just started this year, so I'm on the beginning salary,' she explained. She added that teaching is 'exhausting,' but she said that she has a really great class and enjoys her work. She also argued that the 10-12 weeks of holidays teachers get a year are 'needed' because they don't get to switch off during school terms. 'We do have quite a lot of holidays, but I think you really need that break; otherwise, you just can't shut off,' she said. The teacher explained that her job doesn't end at 3pm during school term. She's constantly dealing with parents and creating lesson plans outside of work hours. The teacher's salary left Aussies unimpressed. 'My advice for people wanting to become a teacher is don't,' one advised. 'Sometimes we end up in the wrong industry and get underpaid,' another said. 'Labourers make more with and they got no qualifications,' someone else claimed. 'So wrong, the HECS debt, the unpaid practical placements you undertook. Smaller classes for better educational outcomes for those wages,' one said. Interestingly, people overseas thought the young teacher's salary was fabulous and perhaps even worth moving to Australia over. '$30,000 is the starting salary in the UK for primary teachers. I know where I'm moving,' one said. $30,000 pounds is roughly $60,000 in Aussie dollars. Someone else said they found that salary 'crazy' because when they started teaching in the UK only eight years ago, they only earned $42,000. Another teacher in the UK shared that after converting her salary from pounds to Aussie dollars, she realised she doesn't 'even earn that', and she's been teaching for three years. Someone else said they're making less than her, as a teacher in Canada, and they've been teaching for two years. One in New Zealand advised that they weren't bringing home that much, and they'd been teaching for eight years. Last year, two teachers were stopped in Brisbane and went viral for revealing they were both earning over six figures when they were also stopped by GetAhead. 'We are both teachers and we are both in middle leadership in teaching and $130,000 per year,' a teacher explained. He then elaborated and explained that he was a drama teacher who also taught health and physical education and that his friend was a science teacher. The drama teacher added that teaching was tough at the moment because of the shortage in Australia. He said that if he had to list the 'hardest' thing about his job, 'I could be here all day,' but then boiled it down to 'burnout and the shortage.' 'It has a massive impact on our teachers, and if we don't look after them, we will end up with none, and that is pretty catastrophic,' he warned. The teacher's salary confessions once again became a big talking point, with many in disbelief that teachers could earn so much. '$130,000 with 12 weeks holidays and accumulated annual leave, additional 4 weeks and sick leave. Yes, there's a lot of marking but that's an awesome wage,' one wrote. 'Don't believe that salary,' another shared. 'So happy to hear teachers are paid that much,' someone else wrote. Another replied and pointed out that the teacher clarified they were both in 'middle leadership' so they'd be earning above a standard teaching wage. 'That is so crazy they get paid so much,' one mused. 'Would love to know why people say teachers aren't paid much because, from what I hear, they earn very good wages,' another said. 'I am studying education at university and it is horrific. There's a reason for lack of new teachers,' one shared.
