Australia's leading aged care recruitment agency

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Achieving excellence in aged care recruitment for over 9 years

At Sanctuary Recruitment, we stand as the leading aged care recruitment agency in Australia. With over 9 years of unwavering commitment to the aged care sector, we have established invaluable relationships and networks with both clients and candidates. We are committed to providing the best aged care recruitment services by finding the best talent for our clients and the dream roles for our candidates.

Our distinctive edge

We serve as the ultimate destination for all your aged care recruitment needs, ensuring a seamless experience for both employers and job seekers alike. We are a ‘one stop shop’ meaning our dedicated teams are structured to cater to every facet of aged care, offering temporary, contract and permanent placements across project, managerial and executive leadership roles.

Experts in aged care

At Sanctuary, our consultants are highly experienced with project and volume recruitment within aged care. We provide expert recruitment solutions, supporting with the hiring of frontline workers as well as managerial positions, including both clinical and corporate roles.

Roles we place include but are not exclusive to:

Learn more about our specialist approach to permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment. We pride ourselves on continually finding solutions and offer support 24/7 at (02) 8459 8101.

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View a selection of our current roles in aged care here

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Our aged care roles

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Permanent

Our qualified consultants recruiting permanent positions have an innate understanding of the Australian aged care landscape and hold meaningful, long-standing relationships with clients and candidates alike. 

From consultation to after-care, they are engaged and well-informed about industry updates and standards, ensuring accurate identification of talent to role alignment. 

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Temporary

Our team of dedicated aged care temporary consultants source experienced assistant in nursing/personal care workers, support workers, enrolled nurses and registered nurses for casual roles in metro areas of Australia. 

We ensure all candidates are fully compliant before working. Our nursing pool enjoy shifts that meet their preferences whilst homes receive a quality service that responds to their needs. 

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Contract

Our regional and remote team oversees short to long term assignments for aged care homes and Aboriginal communities in rural & remote areas of Australia, connecting nursing professionals that are ready to make a positive impact within aged care environments experiencing workforce shortages. 

Being able to travel and work across the country provides a unique work environment and invaluable experience for our nursing team.

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PALM Scheme

In conjunction with Pulse Staffing, over the next four years we will be providing a cohort of workers from the Pacific Islands to work in rural and remote aged care communities across the country, to address labour shortages in partnership with the
PALM Scheme. 

Our PALM representatives are involved in the recruitment and aftercare end to end process for our participants as they embark on a four-year transition to Australia. 

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The Sanctuary experience

Alex has been amazing. I really love the fact that out of the blue he will contact me with opportunities that I may be suitable for. I always welcome these phone calls. He is very genuine and a straight out lovely guy. I really appreciate all that he has done both in trying to find me staff and for furthering my career. Alex is an awesome person and I appreciate all that he does.

Operations Manager, QLD

It was my first time experience using a recruitment agency and Emma has been absolutely amazing throughout this journey, she not only assisted me in progressing through to getting me the job, but also has assisted me on a more depth-in personal level, providing all sorts of support, especially while juggling two offers from two employers and she supremely assisted me to make the best decision. She has been utterly marvellous!

Care Manager, NSW

Amanda kept me completely up to date on all positions within my professional range & experience. Amanda carried out research for the best position for me and was a support when I doubted myself

Residential Service Manager, QLD

The consultants at Sanctuary take pride in knowing each member personally. I would like to thank the dedicated and professional nature of my consultants Leyla and Sophia at Sanctuary Melbourne, who are outstanding in their support, flexibility and communication 24/7.

Registered Nurse, VIC

Tom has good relationship building skills. I found him to be trustworthy with a good understanding of what the client was looking for. Tom understands my requirements and was happy to work around them.

Quality Advisor, NSW

Emma was very professional and the preparation she gave me about the facility and management were beneficial. No hidden surprises. I will go so far as to say Emma is the best recruiter I have dealt with.

Facility Manager, NSW

I have recently joined Sanctuary, and I am incredibly impressed with their professionalism. They go above and beyond to take care of their employees’ welfare, glad to be part of this team. I would like to thank Kerry and her team for always assisting me.

Assistant in Nursing, Rural & Remote

Emma has been a pleasure with every interaction thus far giving very thorough explanation of each step in the application process. She gave me all the support I needed to proceed for the interview.

Deputy Director of Nursing, NSW

Thank you Alex for believing in me and for going above and beyond to secure me a role when I needed it the most. I truly admire the great motivator and the kind human being you are!

General Manager, QLD

I can’t say enough about Amanda’s efficiency and determination in securing me this position, the outcome was better than expected, thank you to her. I would highly recommend Amanda; she never waivered in the obstacle path in negotiations.

Clinical Support, QLD

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An interview with an Aged Care AIN

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Your guide to getting involved in aged care volunteering

First published: May 2025 Aged care volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community whilst providing companionship and support to older people whilst both living in aged care homes or receiving home care. Aged care volunteering options that are available include assisting with daily living activities to make day to day tasks easier,…
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…
Enhancing aged care: Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment to deliver PALM Aged Care Expansion Program

First published: July 2024 Quality aged care is vital for ensuring that elderly people live fulfilling, healthy lives with dignity and respect. Aligned with our purpose to improve people’s lives, Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment, both part of Acacium Group, have partnered to support the delivery of the 2024 PALM Aged Care Expansion Program….
Establishing and maintaining work role boundaries in aged care

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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…
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,…
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…
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…