Effective Monday 3rd March 2025, Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment, both part of Acacium Group,
consolidated their aged care services under the Sanctuary Recruitment brand.
Australia's Leading Aged Care Recruitment Agency
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:
- Assistants in nursing (AINs)
- Personal care workers (PCWs)
- Support workers
- Endorsed enrolled nurses (EENs)
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Care managers (CMs)
- Facility managers (FMs)
- Directors of nursing (DONs)
- Education and Quality roles at all levels.
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.
Find Jobs
View a selection of our current roles in aged care here
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Aged Care
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All Aged Care
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Care Manager
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Chefs and Cooks
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Director of Nursing
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Education & Compliance
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Enrolled Nurse
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Executive Leadership
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Regional Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Home Care
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All Home Care
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Registered Nurse
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SUPPORT WORKER
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Compliance
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General Operations/Shared Services
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Recruitment Consultant
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SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
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Recruitment Team Leader
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Our Aged Care Roles
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.Â
From consultation to after-care, they are engaged and well-informed about industry updates and standards, ensuring accurate identification of talent to role alignment.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Being able to travel and work across the country provides a unique work environment and invaluable experience for our nursing team.
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.Â
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.Â
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
Aged Care Blog
Aged Care Bill Passes Parliament
First published: November 2024 In line with the Once in a Generation aged care reform that was announced in September, on the 25th November 2024, the Albanese government has passed the aged care bill allowing for elderly Australians to have access to better aged care services and delivery. The Royal Commission into Aged Care and…
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…
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…
A guide to the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and AN-ACC
For those receiving aged care services in residential aged care homes, the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) was used by the Australian Government to allocate subsidy amounts of residential aged care providers. Payments were based on the ongoing needs of residents and included a variety of factors such as activities of daily living, behaviour and…
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…
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,…
Ideas for Engaging Aged Care Activities
First published: September 2024 An important part of an aged care resident’s health and wellbeing includes lifestyle and leisure activities that call to their needs, interests and desires. The 13th recommendation in the Royal Commission into Quality and Safety report was ‘Embedding high quality aged care’, which includes supporting the resident to engage in recreational…
Journeying Through Care: Insights from a Travel Nurse Exploring Western Australia
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, identifying individuals ready to…
The Resilience of the Aged Care Industry
First published: October 2023 How to overcome aged care hidden hurdles “The staff were the most vital asset in this situation, the power of the team really shone through during this time” Being part of the world of aged care usually means your general workday is fast-paced and constantly changing, but we often know what…
Shining a Spotlight on Female Leadership in Aged Care
First published: March 2024 A background to women in leadership The aged care industry is dominated by female workers, with 86% of the RAC workforce (direct care workers) identifying as female. Despite this overwhelming percentage, female leadership positions are still low in comparison to men, with women CEOs making up 19% across all industries. Females…