ACN frontline members add their voices to the National Nursing Workforce Strategy

We explore the history of locum work in Australia and some of the benefits locum work can bring to your medical career.

Changes to labour market testing requirements have been announced which simplify the process for health and medical employers recruiting international workers. From 11 December 2023, it is no longer a requirement for employers to advertise on Workforce Australia before sponsoring a worker on a Subclass 482 or 494 visa. Employers now only need to advertise across two valid job platforms, instead of three.

The latest ABS statistics: the proportion of Health Care and Social Assistance businesses reporting vacancies continues to trend downward. Job vacancy volumes are still high compared to pre-pandemic years, but the rate of growth is slowing. Strong quarterly gains for total jobs, filled jobs and employees demonstrates continued resilience in the sector despite contractions and rising unemployment in other industries.

Are you interested in Aged Care? Aged care is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. With many reforms taking place over the next few years, including the Single Assessment System and The Support at Home program, the Department of Health and Aged Care have published a range of resources to help both employers and job seekers to understand these changes and the workforce development opportunities available.