Who We Are

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Sanctuary Recruitment is Australia's Leading Aged Care Recruitment Consultancy

We are specialists who connect private and not-for-profit aged care providers with experienced aged care professionals.

At Sanctuary, our team of recruitment specialists identify and place aged care professionals in permanent, temporary, and contract roles with aged care providers across Australia.

We service every level of the industry — from junior care staff to executive leadership.

Our Approach

We take a people-first approach to recruitment, offering personal, consultative support to clients and candidates.

We are passionate about aligning the needs of our aged care providers and their staff, and ensuring that our candidates are connected to roles that match their values and skillset.

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Our Reach

Sanctuary Recruitment partners with aged care providers and professionals Australia-wide. Our industry network extends from metropolitan and regional locations, through to rural and remote areas across the country.

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Our Scope

We recruit for roles at every level of the aged care industry, from Assistants in Nursing, to Facility Managers, through to Executive Leadership. At each level, we offer a headhunting and executive search capability to source exceptional passive candidates.

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Our Process

We support clients and candidates through the entire recruitment process, from position brief through to placement and after-care experience. We connect each client to a dedicated recruitment consultant, who will offer personal, ethical service to deliver successful and sustained placements.

The Sanctuary Experience

I am extremely pleased and impressed with Tom’s professionalism and his attitude towards his clients. Recently, he is been very helpful in finding me the right role with the right organisation that aligns with my values and expectation. The quality I admire the most about him is that he is quite understanding and reassuring of his client’s situation and requirement and his trust and belief in my potential as his client to make me feel that I deserve the best opportunity. Also, he keeps the line of communication open keeping in touch regularly to understand his client’s changing situation. I strongly recommend his service to those who are willing to use recruitment agents to acquire their desired role.

Facility Manager, NSW

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

Aged Care Blog
Creating a Heartwarming Holiday Season in Aged Care

First published: December 2023 The festive season in Residential Aged Care is a time to bring the residents and their families together to celebrate the Christmas period. It may be a new experience for those observing this occasion away from the comfort of their family home, so making sure that everyone feels included in the…
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…
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…
Aged Care Worker Salary Earnings in Australia in 2025

First published: October 2024, 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…
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…
Establishing and Maintaining Work Role Boundaries in Aged Care

First published: November 2024 Working in the aged care industry gives you opportunity to develop close relationships with the residents in your care. The superheroes that are healthcare professionals understand their patients and residents on a deeper level, especially in aged care as nurses can be interacting with the same residents for years. Work role…
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…
On the Road to Remote Care: My Journey as a Travel Nurse in Western Australia

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 skilled nurses in aged…
Once in a Generation Aged Care Reform

First published: September 2024 On the 12th September 2024 the Albanese Government announced their plans to deliver historic aged care reforms, with $5.6 billion being invested into a package that will bring the greatest improvement to aged care in 30 years. It is projected that within the next 40 years, those aged 65 and over…
Working in Aged Care in Australia

First published: November 2023, 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…