All Your Nursing Needs at One Spot

We connect nurses and midwives with healthcare organisations through targeted recruitment solutions.

Explore opportunities for registered nurses, remote area nurses, regional nursing jobs, travel nursing, and locum roles throughout Australia with Limelight People.

All Your Nursing Needs at One Spot
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Nursing Recruitment Was Tough. We’ve Simplified it.

Our team specialises in nursing and midwifery recruitment, helping healthcare organisations attract, evaluate, and secure qualified professionals. For nurses and midwives planning their careers or searching for new opportunities, we provide support at every stage.

Whether you're exploring permanent nursing roles, remote area nursing opportunities, regional nursing jobs, travel nurse opportunities, or locum roles, our experienced recruiters can help you find the right fit.

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Remote Area Nursing (RAN) 

Remote area nursing offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rural and remote communities while gaining clinical experience. 

Rural, remote nursing jobs also come with competitive pay, travel opportunities, and the chance to explore different clinical environments, from emergency medicine and trauma response to primary care.

We bridge the gap in remote healthcare by connecting dedicated nurses with rewarding placements in high-demand areas. Our tailored recruitment solutions also ensure regional healthcare organisations find the qualified professionals they need without delay.


Whether you're seeking your next RAN opportunity or looking to hire top-tier remote area nurses, our experts are here to help.

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Opportunities That Go Beyond Borders

Our recruitment solutions aren’t restricted to big cities. If you’re seeking opportunities outside metropolitan Australia, we’re here to help. 

From regional nursing jobs and remote public health jobs to regional tech openings, we’ve got the right fit for every career goal and preference. 

What Our Clients and Candidates Say

We’d say we are Australia’s most trusted nursing and midwife recruitment agency, but you don’t have to take our word for it.

Hear it straight from our clients. Read how Limelight People has helped organisations overcome workforce challenges and helped midwives and nursing professionals build more fulfilling careers.
My recruiter, has a good heart & is very passionate about her employees getting them what they want. I have explicit faith in all that she tells me, with any & all my offers of employment. There has never been a time that I have had a hard time asking for help, since I have been with Dani, she is my Dream Agent.
Kimberlene
Easy to work with & most importantly laughs at my jokes haha. Very professional & approachable, very happy with my recruiter.
Brett
Kate is friendly, proactive and approachable. Kept in touch via phone call and email. Managed to arrange a contract for me in a good amount of time and checked in along the way.
Hollie
Kate simply put is Brilliant in what she does
Jimmy
Cassia has been a great support in seeking & securing my first contract. The organisation I am currently with have so far been very supportive and encouraging at the same time. I would not hesitate in referring anyone to Limelight especially with Cassia as a recruiter.
Isobel
Cassia has been a great support in seeking and securing my first contract. The organisation I am currently with have so far been very supportive and encouraging at the same time. I would not hesitate in referring anyone to Limelight especially with Cassia as a recruiter.
Celine

Meet Our Specialists

Our nursing and midwife recruitment specialists understand the ground reality of today’s healthcare landscape, from career pathways and opportunities to workforce challenges.

Whether you're searching for qualified professionals or looking for your next nursing role, our team provides personalised support and expert guidance at every step of the recruitment process.

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Kate Heeligan

Director, Healthcare

Workforce strategist Kate drives real results, mentors with heart, and spends downtime happily buried in politics, global trends and big‑picture thinking.

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Mackenzie Hannan

NSW Account Manager

Mackenzie matches regional nurses with ease, powers through busy days, and relaxes with reading, gym time and plotting her next adventure.

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Beca Hartson

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Nursing and Midwifery

Beca thrives in healthcare recruitment, adores people, chases great food, and has lived in 15 cities because staying still is boring.

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Danielle Kirby

Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery

Recruitment powerhouse Danielle supports remote nurses, thrives under pressure, and unwinds with coffee, dog walks and quality time with her husband.

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Carly Green

Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery

Carly connects superstar nurses with remote communities, ditched the UK for Aussie sunshine, and now lives for food, fun and Rhubarb cuddles.

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Cassia Roberts

Manager, Nursing & Midwifery

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2026 Salary Guide

Discover the latest nurse and midwife salary benchmarks, hiring trends, and workforce insights in Australia’s healthcare sector.

Our 2025 Healthcare Salary Guide provides expert insights for employers looking to attract top nursing talent and professionals planning their next career move.

Download your complimentary copy to access industry-specific salary data, workforce forecasts, and recruitment trends shaping Australia's healthcare sector.

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Nursing FAQs

Have questions about our midwife and nursing staffing solutions? We’ve covered some of the most common queries we receive from candidates and employers.

An experienced nursing agency is equipped to support all kinds of placements, be it rural registered nurse jobs, regional nursing jobs, or permanent positions. They also have a vast, pre-existing network of nursing professionals, making it easier to find the right fit.

When choosing a nursing staffing agency in Australia, look for one with an extensive candidate network, strong employer relationships, and personalised support. A proven track record of successful placement in different settings, including rural and remote nursing jobs, is also a must. Depending on your needs, you may want an agency that can help with permanent, short-term, and locum requirements.

At Limelight People, we feature a wide range of nursing jobs, from travel and remote area nursing to community nursing and hospital-based roles. We also recruit for specialist nursing roles in aged care via Limelight Temp.

Travel nurse opportunities give you exposure to diverse clinical environments. You also enjoy better earning potential, flexible schedules, and the chance to create meaningful impact in communities with limited healthcare access.

No, whether you’re doing a remote nursing job or a locum psychologist role, you won’t have to pay a fee to get a job. We’ve established strong relationships with Australia’s Public Health System and numerous other clinics and hospitals. They compensate us for our expertise in matching qualified nursing staff to their needs. 

Yes. We regularly recruit for temporary, casual, contract, and locum nursing opportunities across Australia, including aged care, community care, and other healthcare settings. 

Remote area nursing positions often demand strong clinical decision-making skills, adaptability, cultural awareness, and the ability to work independently. You should also consider travel requirements, accommodation arrangements, and community settings when evaluating opportunities. 

Midwifery recruitment agencies understand the specialised qualifications, experience, and workforce demands associated with maternity care. Working with a specialist recruiter can help midwives access relevant opportunities and assist employers in securing qualified professionals.

Find Your Next Nursing Role

Find Your Next Nursing Role

Ready to make your next move in regional healthcare or secure top-tier nursing talent? Limelight People is here to help.


Partner with a recruitment team that understands healthcare, values people, and is committed to creating successful outcomes for nurses and employers alike.