Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Clinical Nurse Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $118,012 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $145,443. That sits 35% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 113 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Clinical Nurse Consultant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $145,443
Median: $118,012
Jun $118k
Jul $118k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $100,000 – $145,443
Overall $100k–$145k Mid $100k–$145k $97k $107k $118k $128k $139k $149k
High confidence 113 listings (+9 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 113 job listings for this role and city, 85.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 59.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 40.3% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Clinical nurse consultants earn $118,000 in Brisbane, $18,000 above registered nurses in the same city, which quantifies exactly what specialisation is worth in Queensland nursing. Volume is high and stable at 113 listings, up nine on June, with the median flat to within $340. At 60% salary disclosure this is among the best-evidenced healthcare figures in the report. Adelaide is the only other city with enough listings to compare, at $102,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $118,012)

Weekly (net)
~$1,670
Monthly (net)
~$7,236
Annual (net)
~$86,831
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $131,583

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 Brisbane?
There is no junior entry: the $100,000 floor already assumes registration plus several years of clinical practice. The route in is postgraduate certification in a specialty, with ICU, emergency, oncology and mental health appearing most often. Queensland Health classifications set much of this range, so public sector pay points rather than negotiation determine the starting figure.
Is $118,012 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $118,000 a clinical nurse consultant earns 34.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,670 a week against moderate living costs. It is $16,000 above the same role in Adelaide and $18,000 above general registered nursing here. Within Brisbane healthcare this is close to the top of what advertised nursing roles pay.
How much does a Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $145,000, reached through nurse practitioner endorsement, nurse unit management or statewide clinical leadership. A master's degree is the specific requirement for nurse practitioner status and it is the largest single jump available in nursing. With 113 listings behind this range, the upper end is well supported rather than driven by outliers.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $118,012 0%
Adelaide $102,915 -13%

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