Check out these VET health pathways! You’ll earn while helping others feel their best.
Dental hygienist
Smiles matter! Did you know that poor oral health has been linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes? Start with a 6–12 month Certificate III in Dental Assisting, climb to hygienist status, and you could earn over $100K. You’ll go from bright smiles to brighter pay!
Enrolled nurse
Team player? As an enrolled nurse, you’ll monitor patients, give meds and keep daily care running smoothly as part of a healthcare team. To be an enrolled nurse, grab your Diploma of Nursing through a VET provider. With experience, you’ll have steady work and earn up to $82K.
Aged care worker
With our ageing population, Australia’s aged care sector is crying out for workers. One pathway is via a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). From there, you can earn a salary of up to $95K. Australia’s elders need you!
This originally appeared in Careers with STEM: Health 2026.
