Aged care contract jobs
Aged care contract jobs in Australia
Sanctuary Recruitment is hiring aged care nurses for regional and remote jobs across Australia. We are Australia's leading aged care consultancy that work with a large network of aged care providers and hire healthcare workers for temporary, short and long term contracts, and permanent roles.
We are hiring in regional and remote areas for temporary assignments that vary in length, across the country. Regional and rural nurse jobs are available in the following positions:
- Assistant in nursing
- Personal care workers
- Registered nurses
- Care managers
We work with aged care providers, aboriginal health services and multi-purpose sites (MPS) so there is a role for everyone!
Featured aged care contract jobs
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Adelaide SA
Enrolled Nurse
We are looking for Enrolled Nurses with Residential Aged Care experience in Metro Adelaide and Regional areas.
Learn moreLismore NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses with Residential Aged Care experience in Metro Adelaide and Regional areas.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in the Young area, working on a casual basis across various aged care facilities.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexible work across multiple aged care facilities?
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
Learn moreAll Hunter Region NSW
Registered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Tanilba Bay/Port Stephens Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Support your local aged care homes on a casual basis, utilising your medication and people management skills to ensure the smooth running of the home.
Learn morePerth WA
Registered Nurse
Ready to Shake Up Your Nursing Career? Become a Travel Nurse!
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Port Macquarie region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!
Learn moreWhat can I expect from an aged care contract role?
Regional and remote nurse roles are a type of casual work,
undertaken as block bookings. They vary in length, usually from 4 - 12 weeks
and are in areas there is a lack of aged care workers readily available.
With these roles, you will often get additional perks such as your accommodation
and travel provided, and you work on a mixed roster.
At the end of your assignment, you can choose to extend your stay or move location.
With your travel and accommodation expenses covered,
you can travel the country whilst getting paid!
We offer travel nursing work across the country. Depending on the homes needs,
you may be able to travel with your friend, family or partner if they work in aged care too.
Pay rates are under the casual award and are dependent on experience.
You may be eligible for bonuses, incentives and referral schemes too!
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Our aged care contract roles in Australia
We are hiring for aged care regional and rural roles in the following locations:
- New South Wales regional
- Northern Territory
- Queensland regional
- South Australia regional
- Victoria regional
- Tasmania regional
- Western Australia regional
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Care Manager
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Chefs and Cooks
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Director of Nursing
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Education & Compliance
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Enrolled Nurse
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Executive Leadership
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Regional Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Home Care
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Aged care blog
A guide to the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards
First published: July 2024 The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission have formed eight Quality Standards that are set within the aged care industry for the purpose of ensuring services provided to the elderly population of Australia are: Safe High quality Meet the needs and preferences of the people under their care All government funded…
What is aged care?
First published: January 2025 Aged care is a collection of services delivered to older people (usually aged 65 and over), both inside and outside of their home, that allows them to live a full, normal life. Aged care is provided on a variety of different levels, depending on the needs of the client. In Australia,…
Working in aged care in Australia
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What is duty of care in aged care?
First published: November 2024 Duty of care in aged care is the legal and moral obligation and responsibility an aged care worker has, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents in their care. Alongside being legally and ethically sound, this encompasses providing a high-quality level of care that meets the clients needs, keeping…
2024 flu vaccination requirements in aged care in Australia
First published: July 2024 The Aged Care Quality Standards states that for the purpose of infection control, aged care providers and relevant organisations should promote the benefits of the influenza and coronavirus vaccinations for both their residents and staff. These vaccinations are to be renewed annually, adapting to each new strain of influenza. Key aims…
On the road to remote care: my journey as a travel nurse in Western Australia
First published: February 2025 Travel nurses experience the unique thrill of packing their bags and spontaneously setting off on a new adventure. When the destination is Western Australia—home to stunning coastlines, vast outback, and a diverse healthcare landscape—the experience becomes something truly unforgettable. At Sanctuary, our contract team specialise in the placement of experienced and…
Aged care worker salary earnings in Australia in 2025
Revised January 2025 An aged care worker salary in Australia is increasing with the demand. It was reported that there is a need for at least 110,000 direct aged care workers across the country in the next decade. The aged care industry is made up of many different roles, both clinical and non-clinical, with a variety…
Fast tracked AHPRA conversion for overseas nurses
Published February 2025 From April 2025, internationally qualified nurses from six countries will be able to receive their AHPRA registration using a more effective, less timely process. Nurses from the United Kingdom, Ireland. the United States, Singapore, Spain and parts of Canada (British Columbia and Ontario) will be able to register as a healthcare practitioner…
Delivering impact: how our partnership with Alphacrucis University College is changing the lives of Pacific Islander aged care workers
First published: October 2024 Sanctuary Recruitment and Pulse Staffing Australia, under the global healthcare partner Acacium Group, have secured a bid for this year’s Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. Aiming to fill labour gaps and alleviate work shortages across the country in a multitude of sectors, the PALM scheme allows for workers from the…
What is a home care package?
First published: March 2025 Home care packages are provided under the Home Care Package Program, which is partially subsidised by the government, aiming to care for those needing assistance to remain in their own homes for longer. It was found that 68% of Australians wish to age within their own homes, meaning the demand for…