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.

Redirect to Pulse Staffing Australia for Acute roles

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, 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 contract 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 to 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. 

Get In Touch
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.

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Aged Care Blog
12 Aged Care Interview Questions and Answers

First published: October 2023 Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in aged care or looking to move beyond your current role? Mastering the art of aged care interview questions is an important step towards becoming an aged care worker, and we’re here to guide you through 12 key questions you are likely…
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…
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…
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…
Aged Care Pay Rise Increases in 2025

First published: October 2023, revised March 2025 As part of the aged care reform roadmap, a further aged care pay rise has been implemented this year. On 1 January 2025, a 3% increase was added to pay rates for general workers under the Aged Care Award.  Aged care pay rise 2025 breakdown  From 1 January…
Transitioning into Aged Care

First published: November 2023 A non clinical perspective With the aged care industry being a part of the healthcare space, the common perception is that you need a nursing qualification to be eligible for a role in a residential aged care home. This is true for a large number of job positions, as clinical members…
Aged Care Reform Roadmap Explained

First published: May 2024 The Department of Health and Aged Care have set a three-year roadmap to introduce aged care reforms to improve services delivered to the elderly population. These changes are being implemented with the aim to ensure all resources are of high quality, easily accessible and beneficial to the older people of Australia,…
Federal Budget 2025-26: What it Means for Aged Care

The Federal Budget 2025-26 was announced on the 25th March 2025 which included economic forecasts and what areas would be allocated funding and financial backing this coming year. Covering areas such as the cost of living, housing prices, education, healthcare and student debt, it offers a projection of what each sector is going to receive…
What Skills Does an Aged Care Worker Need?

First published: November 2024 Aged care workers are essential healthcare professionals that provide daily high-quality care to residents in aged care homes. To become an aged care worker, having the right skills and traits is just as important as obtaining the correct aged care certifications. Mastering both will lead you on the path to success. To…
Meet our Sanctuary Nursing Team

First published: September 2024 Getting to know our nurses on a personal as well as clinical background is important to us. When you join the Sanctuary team, the sense of community that you get through building relationships with other nurses and your consultant provides a foundation of support and opportunity. Kingsley, a AIN based in…