Permanent recruitment

Reliable permanent aged care staffing for lasting workforce solutions

At the core of our organisation lies the recruitment of both clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for aged care homes on a permanent basis.

Our longstanding network of relationships with providers across the country has led to the placement of a number of candidates in respected roles within the aged care industry. We source and attract candidates in adherence with the Aged Care Standards, ensuring they promote the values outlined in The Aged Care Charter of Rights.

Sanctuary's approach to recruitment is thorough, consultative, and proactive. We are committed to ensuring that only the most suitable, qualified candidates are presented. Our permanent recruitment team tailor their searches specifically to your needs and company values.

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Temporary

Our team of metro temp consultants specialise in identifying experienced assistants in nursing, support workers, enrolled nurses and registered nurses for casual roles in urban areas of Australia.

Sanctuary’s thorough credentialing process certifies candidates meet experience and character requirements, resulting in the delivery of high-quality aged care services that respond to individual home needs.

Our nurses are immediately available, alleviating staffing shortages and fulfilling care minutes, resulting in each resident receiving the care they need and deserve.

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Contract

Recruiting qualified, experienced, and compliant staff who are ready to commence work and bring value to their appointed homes is the main focus of our regional and remote team.

We work with residential aged care providers, Aboriginal health communities, and multi-purpose services to identify localized aged care professionals in regional, rural and remote locations as well as those for travel nursing assignments across Australia.

Regional and remote candidates have a minimum of twelve months of Australian aged care experience and are thoroughly assessed prior to commencing work.

Our insight

Through years of unwavering commitment to the sector, we have access to high quality candidates that have years of background knowledge to the industry. Our team are expert headhunters, finding the ideal candidate to fit your requirements and needs. We provide a collaborative partnership approach, liaising with each hiring manager to fully understand the roles presented, to deliver the aged care experts that you require.

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Our consultants

Our industry expert consultants are constantly in the loop with updates in the Aged Care industry, knowing about aged care standards, upcoming changes, and plans for reform. This ensures that we are sourcing top tier talent that is fit to provide and set a high quality standard whilst keeping resident care as the primary focus.

Our aftercare

Candidate and client care doesn't stop after placement. Our consultants make a conscious effort to keep continuous contact and communication open, as we pride ourselves on being a part of the development of a candidates career journey, and an organisations path to success.

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The Sanctuary experience

I have worked with Sanctuary for a number of years. Given the nature of aged care, recruitment of staff is a fundamental aspect, shaping both culture and resident outcome. Sanctuary has provided consistent services based on the individualised needs of the organisation and position available – rather than the candidates they have available.

Chief Operating Officer, NSW

Recruitment of senior and specialist roles with our industry takes considerable time and market specific knowledge is of utmost important. While outsourcing comes with risk, finding a recruitment agency that has the appropriate knowledge and professionalism to represent your brand can make all the difference. I am more than happy to recommend Mitch and the team at Sanctuary for all your senior aged care appointments.

CEO, NSW

I have worked with Alex as a client and a candidate and have found him to be at the top of his game from both sides of the fence

Operations Manager, QLD

Hayley is one of the most professional recruiters I’ve worked with. Hayley took the time to understand our business and ever changing needs and was very adaptable to this consistently. She has excellent stakeholder skills and is a great communicator. I would highly recommend Hayley to anyone.

HR Manager, NSW

It would be honest and fair to say that if a candidate has been recommended by Sanctuary, it generally negates a second stage interview given the robust and bespoke selection process that Sanctuary provides prior to recommending a candidate for a position. Recruitment of staff is a fundamental aspect, shaping both culture and resident outcome.

Clinical Director, NSW

Richard has provided exemplary service in recruiting for positions within our organisation. He has a great working knowledge of the industry. It is due to this, that he is able to put forward the most suitable candidates after reviewing their suitability not only for the role but also for the culture of the organisation. We have always found Richard’s service to be thorough and efficient, including following up with his applicants post their appointment.

CEO, NSW

Thank you to the Sanctuary Recruitment team for the outstanding service for permanent and casual placements

Chief Operating Officer, NSW

Build your team with the support of Sanctuary

If you have a permanent, temporary, or short-term contract position, we welcome assisting in attracting and retaining exceptional aged care professionals for the role.

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