Aged care permanent jobs
Aged care permanent jobs in Australia
Sanctuary Recruitment is hiring for aged care management jobs across Australia. Through our longstanding network of relationships in the aged care sector, our permanent team are actively sourcing professionals for aged care management jobs.
We are hiring on a permanent basis for a number of aged care management roles, that include but are not exclusive to:
- Clinical care coordinator
- Care manager
- Facility manager
- Residential manager
- Quality and education manager
- Director of nursing
- CEO/CFO
Interested? Get in touch with our team today for more information
Featured aged care management jobs
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Residential Aged Care Managers | New Zealand to Australia Relocation Opportunites
Learn moreCare Manager
We're seeking Clinical Nurse Managers for agency contracts in Residential aged care across regional and remote WA!
Learn morePerth WA
Clinical Care Coordinator
We're looking for a Clinical Care Coordinator in Perth's eastern suburbs!
Learn moreJoondalup WA
Care Manager
A residential aged care service in the Joondalup area is seeking a Care Manager to lead clinical care and nursing practice.
Learn morePerth WA
Facility Manager
We're seeking an experienced Facility Manager to lead a residential aged care home in Perth's northern corridor.
Learn moreCairns QLD
Regional Manager
We're looking for a Residential Manager to lead an aged care home in regional QLD!
Learn moreBrisbane QLD
Facility Manager
We're seeking an experienced Facility Manager for a residential aged care home in Melbourne's south-east.
Learn moreTownsville QLD
Care Manager
Take the clinical lead within a Townsville residential aged care service, supporting nurses and care teams to deliver safe, consistent care.
Learn moreSouth Eastern QLD
Clinical Care Coordinator
We're looking for a Clinical Care Coordinator to support a busy residential aged care team on the Gold Coast.
Learn moreSunshine Coast QLD
Care Manager
A Sunshine Coast aged care home is seeking a Clinical Manager to provide calm, visible leadership across care delivery.
Learn moreRegional NSW
Facility Manager
We're seeking multiple Residential Manager's who can bring steady, visible leadership to aged care homes in regional NSW locations .
Learn moreBass Coast VIC
Care Manager
The Care Manager role in Orange offers an experienced clinical leader the chance to take ownership of care delivery in a regional residential service.
Learn moreAll Hunter Region NSW
Clinical Care Coordinator
This Newcastle opportunity is suited to an experienced RN ready to step further into leadership.
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Care Manager
Take ownership of clinical care within a metropolitan aged care home in Melbourne's north.
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Clinical Care Coordinator
We're looking for a Clinical Care Coordinator who enjoys being close to the floor and supporting strong clinical practice.
Learn moreGreater Bendigo VIC
Care Manager
A regional Victorian provider is looking for a Care Manager to lead clinical care and support a capable nursing team in Bendigo.
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Facility Manager
We're seeking an experienced Facility Manager for a residential aged care home in Melbourne's south-east.
Learn moreFacility Manager
We are currently recruiting for an Aged Care Facility Manager for a facility in far North QLD.
Learn moreBrisbane QLD
Care Manager
Join a well-supported Residential Aged Care home in Brisbane as a Clinical Manager!
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Facility Manager
We're recruiting a Facility Manager for a medium-sized residential aged care home in Melbourne!
Learn moreWhat does an aged care manager do?
Aged care management professionals are involved in ensuring the home is equipped
to deliver the highest quality standard of care. They are responsible for different tasks
that aims to reach this goal, and examples of what their position description entails are:
- Providing training to staff in areas such as education, compliance and quality
- Involved with ACFI and budgeting for the home
- Overseeing care planning and services provided for each resident
- Ensuring the home reaches accreditation status
- Planning and being involved with events in the home
Depending on the position, you may need to be AHPRA registered and have a clinical background.
These roles are often permanent full time positions and can be managed on-site or roaming.
Generous salary packages with additional benefits are available.
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Our aged care management roles in Australia
We are hiring for aged care management roles in the following locations:
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Aged care blog
The human side of dementia care
What I’ve learned visiting aged care homes across australia By Rhiannon Dhoot, Client Relationship Manager at Sanctuary Recruitment Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to visit a number of aged care homes across Australia, including facilities that specialise in dementia care and homes with dedicated dementia support units. Although every home has…
Transitioning into aged care
First published: November 2023 A non clinical perspective With the aged care industry being a part of the healthcare space, the common perception is that you need a nursing qualification to be eligible for a role in a residential aged care home. This is true for a large number of job positions, as clinical members…
Establishing and maintaining work role boundaries in aged care
First published: November 2024 Working in the aged care industry gives you opportunity to develop close relationships with the residents in your care. The superheroes that are healthcare professionals understand their patients and residents on a deeper level, especially in aged care as nurses can be interacting with the same residents for years. Work role…
Palliative approach in aged care
First published: August 2025 The spectrum of palliative care covers more than just end-of-life care. A palliative approach to aged care encompasses methods to improve the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Types of palliative care In residential aged care, palliative care is delivered with…
Journeying through care: insights from a travel nurse exploring Western Australia
First published: February 2025 In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, travel nursing offers a unique opportunity for nursing professionals to expand their horizons while making a significant impact on patient and resident care across different regions of the country. Our contract team oversees short and long-term assignments in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia,…
Remote area nurse salary guide in Australia
Published: December 2025 Remote area nurses deliver healthcare services to rural communities. Access to care in these sparsely populated areas is usually limited, so remote area nurses travel in from across the country to provide it. They are often contracted to be in one area for a specific amount of time, temporarily alleviating staffing shortages. Within our remote area nurse salary guide, we will explore what you can earn as a remote area nurse, ways to…
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…
How to become an aged care worker
First published: November 2023, revised April 2024 The aged care industry encompasses the services provided and delivered to care for the elderly population. The Department of Health and Aged Care governs the quality of these services and focuses on continuous improvement and development, with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in charge of government…
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…
Touchdown for our PALM Scheme class of 2024!
First published: March 2025 On Tuesday 4th March our PALM Scheme Class of 2024 arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, marking the start of their four year journey in Australia, making a difference in residential aged care homes in Mildura and Port Macquarie for Regis Aged Care. Under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, 40 participants…