Aged Care Contract Jobs
Aged Care Contract Jobs in Australia
Sanctuary Recruitment is hiring aged care contract jobs for aged care professionals across Australia. We are Australia's leading aged care consultancy that work with a large network of aged care providers and hire healthcare workers for temporary, contract and permanent roles.
We are hiring on a contract basis with assignments varying in length, across the country. Contract roles are available in the following positions:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Personal Care Workers
- Registered Nurses
- Care Managers
These roles, for remote area nurses (RAN) are available throughout the year in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. We work with aged care providers, aboriginal health services and multi-purpose sites (MPS) so there is a role for everyone!
Featured Aged Care Contract Jobs
Featured Jobs
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.
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Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in the Lavington / Howlong area, NSW. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment are seeking local Registered Nurses who are looking for casual agency shifts in Aged Care in Sydney's Lower North Shore.
Learn moreCoffs Harbour NSW
Registered Nurse
We are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Coffs Harbour Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifetyle!
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Coffs Harbour region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!
Learn moreAdelaide SA
Registered Nurse
Join a passionate team of experienced and compassionate professionals working in metropolitan and regional sites.
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Registered Nurse
Regional and Remote Contracts available in South Australia for Experienced Travel Nurses. Hourly Rate ranges from $60-$150 depending on Experience.
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Registered Nurse
Embrace the Challenge: Join Our Team of Compassionate Registered Nurses for the Australian Adventure!
Learn moreKalgoorlie-Boulder WA
Registered Nurse
READY FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN CARING? Sanctuary Recruitment specialises in recruitment for the aged care industry.
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Registered Nurse
Western Australia Residential Aged Care Homes are seeking experienced Aged Care Registered Nurses to support for 8-12 week contracts.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Balance your personal life while fulfilling your passion for helping others in a rewarding and fulfilling role as a Registered Nurse in aged care.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Support your local facility on a casual basis, utilising your medication and people manegment to ensure the smooth running of the home.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Support aged care facilities in the Port Macquarie region, utilise your cert 3 in aged care with plenty of agency shifts.
Learn moreWhat Can I Expect from an Aged Care Contract Role?
Contract roles, or remote area nurse (RAN) roles are a type of casual work,
undertaken as block bookings. They vary in length, usually from 4 - 12 weeks
and are in areas there is a lack of aged care workers readily available.
With these roles, you will often get additional perks such as your accommodation
and travel provided, and you work on a mixed roster.
At the end of the contract, you can choose to extend your stay or move location. With
your travel and accommodation expenses covered, you can travel the country whilst getting paid!
We offer contract work across the country. Depending on the homes needs, you may be able
to travel with your friend, family or partner if they work in aged care too.
Pay rates are under the casual award and are dependent on experience.
You may be eligible for bonuses, incentives and referral schemes too!
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Our Aged Care Contract Roles in Australia
We are hiring for aged care contract roles in the following locations:
- New South Wales regional
- Northern Territory
- Queensland regional
- South Australia regional
- Victoria regional
- Tasmania regional
- Western Australia regional
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Director of Nursing
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Registered Nurse
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Enrolled Nurse
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Regional Manager
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Executive Leadership
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Education & Compliance
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Lifestyle & Leisure / Recreational Activities Officer
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Personal Care Worker / Assistant in Nursing
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What Skills Does an Aged Care Worker Need?
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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…