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ANZSCO 134213 · Primary Health Organisation ManagerLow AI exposure

Nursing Unit Manager

Ward leadership, staff rostering and clinical governance. A critical role in public and private hospitals that so far looks less exposed to AI.

Median pay
A$2,720 a week
Education
Bachelor (Nursing) + experience
AU employment
12,300

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

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Key employment and risk indicators for Nursing Unit Manager in Australia.

Nursing Unit Manager

ANZSCO 134213 · Primary Health Organisation Manager · Other

Low AI exposure (32/100)
AU employment
12,300
Salary band
A$95,000 to A$125,000
Typical level
Bachelor degree or higher (ABS skill level 1)

Ward leadership, staff rostering and clinical governance. A critical role in public and private hospitals that so far looks less exposed to AI.

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