Aged care jobs in regional NSW

Discover our aged care jobs in regional NSW

Explore the latest aged care jobs in regional NSW today. As a leading aged care recruitment agency, we connect
compassionate professionals with rewarding roles across regional New South Wales. We are here to support your next career move.

At Sanctuary, you can find temporary, contract and permanent positions in aged care homes across regional NSW.
Get in touch with our team to find the ideal aged care job for you

Our aged care roles in regional NSW

Make a difference in regional NSW locations, such as:

  • Bathurst
  • Central Coast
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Newcastle
  • Orange
  • Port Macquarie
  • Tamworth
  • Wagga Wagga
  • Wollongong

Have another location in mind? Speak to our team to find out more about our aged care opportunities.

Apply for our aged care jobs in regional NSW today

Select Classifications
in all classifications
×
Select classifications from below
  • Aged Care
    • All Aged Care
    Select sub classifications
    • Care Manager
    • Chefs and Cooks
    • Clinical Care Coordinator
    • Director of Nursing
    • Education & Compliance
    • Enrolled Nurse
    • Executive Leadership
    • Facility Manager
    • Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
    • Nurse Practitioner
    • Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
    • Quality & Clinical Governance
    • Regional Manager
    • Registered Nurse
  • Work with us
    • All Work with us
    Select sub classifications
    • Compliance
    • General Operations/Shared Services
    • Recruitment Consultant
    • SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
    • Team Leader

Why choose Sanctuary?

As a member of our team, you can enjoy a number of benefits and perks that recognise and reward your hard work. These include:

  • First pick of aged care roles in regional NSW
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Quick and simple onboarding with Zipline – get started within 48 hours!
  • Free online training and ongoing upskilling
  • Monthly reward and recognition programs
  • Free resume assessments, market insights and career advice

Register with Sanctuary for aged care jobs in Regional NSW

register with sanctuary

Express your interest

Send in your resume or register your interest and our industry expert consultants will be in contact.

register with sanctuary

Prepare for work

Complete the onboarding process and become fully compliant. Our compliance team can help you through this step by step.

register with sanctuary

Being working with Sanctuary

Choose from 100's of roles that suit your needs, values and requirements.

Aged care jobs in regional NSW FAQs

We recruit for a wide range of aged care positions, including:

Explore our aged care vacancies today

You can browse our jobs board to view current vacancies or submit your resume for a free resume assessment and confidential discussion with our team.

All workers registered with Sanctuary receive free continuous online training to upskill and refresh knowledge. These are regularly updated to reflect industry regulations.

Once registered, you’ll gain access to user-friendly rostering app where you can view available roles, accept shifts and update your availability. 

As an aged care worker in regional NSW, you can work as a travel nurse on contract placements ranging from four weeks to three months, or if you live regionally, you can work on a casual basis. With both, you get to manage your own schedule and choose your own shifts. 

Pay rates depend on your role, experience, and shift type. Regional roles and casual shifts may attract higher hourly rates. Speak with our team to learn more about expected earnings.

Aged care blog
12 aged care interview questions and answers

Revised: May 2025 Are you preparing for an aged care interview?  Knowing the most common aged care interview questions and how to answer them can help you feel confident and ready to showcase your skills. Within our detailed guide, we’ll help you to prepare for the 12 most frequently asked aged care interview questions. We’ve…

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…

The 5 most common workforce compliance gaps in aged care

Published: December 2025 In the aged care sector, workforce compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise; it’s directly tied to resident safety, quality of care and your organisation’s ability to meet regulatory standards. As the sector continues to face workforce shortages, increased demand and ongoing legislative change, maintaining a compliant workforce has become both more critical and more challenging.  Below are the five most common workforce…

Working in aged care in Australia

Revised February 2024 If you’re seeking a career that combines purpose, personal growth, and a sense of accomplishment, working in aged care may be the perfect choice. Becoming an aged care worker is a career choice fit for those who love to help others and give back to their community. Aged care is a sector…

Can I work in aged care without a certificate?

First published: June 2024 Aged Care is a fruitful industry, and as leaders in the recruitment of aged care professionals in Australia, we often are posed with the question of if you can work in aged care without a relevant certificate. Working in aged care can look different to each person. As it is a…

6 steps to aged care compliance readiness

As Australia’s aged care landscape continues to evolve, compliance has never been more important. With the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Aged Care Act that came into effect on the 1 November 2025, providers must be confident that their workforce, systems and processes are up to standard. These obligations apply across residential…

Care minutes in residential aged care

First published: November 2024 As part of the aged care reform roadmap, the Department of Health and Aged Care are making changes to the number of direct care minutes a resident in residential aged care receives each day from a clinical aged care worker. As of 2023, it sat at 200 minutes per day with…

How our remote area nurses help aged care providers thrive in hard-to-staff regions

Regional and remote aged care homes are facing significant staffing shortages. The Nursing Supply and Demand 2023-2035 report predicts that this will increasingly impact service delivery across these areas over the next 12 years as unmet demand continues to rise.  The sustainability of the aged care workforce depends on providers implementing long-term strategies that attract…

5 benefits of rural nursing in Australia

A career in remote and rural nursing comes with a wealth of personal and professional rewards. From expanding your clinical skills to experiencing real job satisfaction, nursing outside of Australia’s major cities opens the door to meaningful, impactful work. It’s a chance to grow as a nurse while supporting those who need care the most….

Migration stories: From the Philippines to Australia

First published: February 2024 What moving overseas to Australia as a registered nurse looks like Australia is a very multicultural country and its nurses are from a range of different backgrounds. It is estimated that 40% of Australia’s registered nurses and aged carers were born overseas, with this number forecasted to grow in the coming…