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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Sydney NSW
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.
Learn morePerth WA
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.
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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 moreCity of Albury NSW
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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Embrace the Challenge: Join Our Team of Compassionate Registered Nurses for the Australian Adventure!
Learn moreBroome WA
Registered Nurse
Embrace the Challenge: Join Our Team of Compassionate Registered Nurses for the Australian Adventure!
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Embrace the Challenge: Join Our Team of Compassionate Registered Nurses for the Australian Adventure!
Learn moreAlbany WA
Registered Nurse
READY FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN CARING? Sanctuary Recruitment specialises in recruitment for the aged care industry.
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
Search for Your Next Aged Care Contract Job
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Aged Care
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All Aged Care
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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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Care Manager
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Nurse Practitioner
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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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Aged Care Blog
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An Interview with our Nursing Team
First written: August 2024 The second in our ‘Meet the team’ series, we spoke to Rhys, one of our wonderful Sydney based AINs. He has been part of the Sanctuary team for the past three years, working on a casual basis in homes across Western and Northern Sydney, NSW. He has worked in 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,…
Duties and Responsibilities of an Aged Care Worker
First published: July 2024 Aged care workers working in the Australian aged care industry are responsible for more than just fundamental duties and responsibilities. They are expected to provide personal, emotional, and holistic support to their residents, playing a key part in a resident’s twilight years. Working in aged care is an admirable profession, one…
The 15% Aged Care Pay Rise in 2023 Could Jump to 25% in 2024
First published: October 2023, revised February 2024 As part of the aged care reform, the 15% aged care pay rise that was implemented on the 30th of June 2023 is being called increase to 25% in 2024. Last year, the Department of Health and Aged Care, in conjunction with the Fair Work Commission funded the…