Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Clinical Nurse Consultants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $124,633 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,963 and $127,792. That sits 31% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 19th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Clinical Nurse Consultant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,963 – $127,792
Median: $124,633
Mid level $49,959 – $128,102
Overall $50k–$127k Mid $49k–$128k $48k $65k $81k $98k $115k $131k
⚠ Low confidence 22 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $50,963 Median  $124,633 $127,792  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Clinical nurse consultants in Melbourne earn $124,633, well above the city median and $6k ahead of Brisbane ($118,351). The unusual feature is the range: the p10 sits at $50,963 against a $124,633 median, a distortion from part-time and pro-rata award listings pulling the bottom down. Based on a small sample of 22, treat the headline as directional but the median as reliable.

Take Home Pay (based on median $124,633)

Weekly (net)
~$1,749
Monthly (net)
~$7,580
Annual (net)
~$90,959
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $138,965

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Clinical Nurse Consultant in Melbourne?
There is no true entry band here, since a CNC is already a senior clinical role. The low p10 reflects part-time and pro-rata postings rather than junior pay. To reach the $124,633 median you need registration as an RN plus a postgraduate qualification and a specialist clinical area (oncology, mental health, diabetes). The specialty and public-health award grade set the number.
Is $124,633 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $124,633 the median earns 31% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets about $91k after tax, strong for a clinical role. This is well ahead of the base Registered Nurse median ($100k), which is exactly what the consultant grade is meant to reflect. The pay is real, the low p10 is a listing artefact.
How much does a Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant make in Melbourne?
The CNC role is itself the senior clinical tier, so the $127,792 p90 is close to the ceiling within the title. Moving higher means stepping into nurse unit management or a nurse-practitioner pathway, which needs endorsement to prescribe and a masters-level qualification rather than more bedside years.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $124,633 —
Brisbane $118,351 -5%

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.