Aged Care Sponsorship Visas in Australia

We are offering aged care sponsorship visas for registered nurses

Sanctuary Recruitment is recruiting eligible registered nurses for aged care sponsorship visas from overseas and within Australia. We are an aged care recruitment consultancy with many years of expertise in the industry, and through our long-standing relationships with homes across the country, we are hiring aged care professionals on a temporary, permanent, and contract basis.

Due to acquiring a labour license, we are now able to employ eligible registered nurses on an aged care sponsorship visa with a pathway to PR after a 24-month commitment.

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Why would you relocate to Australia?

Australia is the sixth largest country by area, covering 7.7 million square kilometers.
Made up of six states and two internal territories, it's known for its stunning landscapes,
from beautiful beaches to the vast outback. The country experiences a variety of
climates, catering to different preferences.

Due to its strong and diverse economy with a plethora of job opportunities, it
consistently ranks high in global quality of life indices. The country offers a
high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and a well-developed education system.

As a country, we champion ourselves for a healthy work-life balance. The emphasis
on leisure and recreational activities contribute to a more relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

Australia is a wonderful place to call home and through the opportunity of the aged
care sponsorship visas that we offer, you could experience life down under through
Sanctuary. We are hiring eligible nurses for aged care sponsorship visas across the
country, within areas to suit all lifestyle preferences and job requirements. If you
would like to know more, please enquire today.

Search our aged care sponsorship visa job roles

Aged care sponsorship visa eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an aged care sponsorship visa, you must fulfill the following requirements:

  • You must be a qualified Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
  • You will need to have at least two years of paid working experience post-graduation
  • You will need to hold an AHPRA number or be eligible for an AHPRA number
  • Your experience will ideally need to be in the aged care sector, but acute does also apply

We are able to offer an aged care sponsorship visa under the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage scheme with a
pathway to permanent residency after a 2 year commitment.

Apply for your next aged care sponsorship visa role

Please call 02 8459 8101 to speak to one of our consultants

Sanctuary Recruitment hire aged care professionals for roles all across Australia, in metro, regional, rural and remote locations. For sponsorship, regional and remote locations will be offered with the potential of this extending to metro areas.

We offer sponsorship for both! If you are interested, please submit your interest via our get in touch page

You will need to be AHPRA registered. To find out more about AHPRA and how to obtain a number, please visit their website.

Unfortunately, we are only sponsoring registered nurses at this stage.

To be eligible for an aged care sponsorship visa you will need a minimum of two years work experience, have or be able to apply for an AHPRA number and hold a bachelor of nursing degree.

Our HR team are happy to review your resume and provide you with further information. If you are interested, please submit your resume to us.

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