254416: Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
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ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
254416
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2544
Registered Nurses
Skills assessor
ANMAC
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) (ANZSCO 254416) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Registered Nurses unit group (2544), classified under Health Professionals. Provides nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required. Also known as Mental Retardation Nurse. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited (ANMAC).
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Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Registered Nurses unit group earn an average of $1,718 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,717 per week and male workers average $1,731 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 41.7 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,718
↑ 20% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,717
↑ 20% above national avg
Male avg.
$1,731
↑ 21% above national avg
Average age
41.7 yrs
≈ national avg (41 yrs)
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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