Aged Care Jobs in Geelong

Sanctuary Recruitment is recruiting aged care jobs in Geelong for residential aged care homes.
We understand the specific needs of this industry, such as compliance with regulations,
the importance of compassion, and the unique skill sets required. We cater to clients that
are nationwide and based in metro, regional, rural & remote areas.
The roles we have available are on temporary, contract and permanent basis.

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Aged Care Jobs in Geelong FAQS

Aged care workers are involved in the direct care of residents on a physical, personal and emotional level. An entry level role in this industry is an Assistant in nursing/Personal care worker, and you can develop your clinical skills to become a registered nurse and beyond.

We have longstanding relationships with over 400 aged care homes across Australia, in metro, regional, rural and remote areas of the country.

We are looking for aged care workers in Geelong, and across Victoria in:

  • Ballarat
  • Benalla
  • Bendigo
  • Brunswick
  • Croydon
  • Footscray
  • Melbourne
  • Templestowe
  • Wodonga

Across Victoria and in Geelong, there are a lot of variances when it comes to pay rates, as aged care casual rates depend on your position, experience level and shift times that you work. Our casual pay rates range from:

  • AIN: $38 - $75 per hour
  • EN: $40 - $81 per hour
  • RN: $50 -  $120 per hour

Incentives, allowances and bonuses are applicable for certain areas and contract placements. Reforms in aged care have led to pay rises for aged care workers in recent years, with more developments to come.

We have an intro to business scheme where we offer nurses who have less than 6 months experience a trial period within a residential aged care home. If you have less than 6 months experience or have an aged care certificate, please get in contact to see what we can do for you.

For an AIN/PCA with us you need to hold a Cert III/IV in Ageing Support/Individual Support/Health Services Assistance. ENs need a Diploma of Nursing and an AHPRA number, and to work as an RN you need a Bachelor of Nursing degree and an AHPRA number. You will generally need 6 months or 1 year of Australian paid experience for most residential aged care homes.

We are recruiting aged care positions on a clinical and non clinical basis, for temporary/casual, contract and permanent assignments. Casual work, or shift filling, is done on an ad-hoc or block booking basis. Contract roles range from 4 weeks - 3 months in rural, regional and remote areas of the country and permanent positions are salary based, with you being employed directly by the home.

Yes, we offer continuous online training via our Learning Management System (LMS) at no cost to you. This is regularly updated to reflect new legislation and practices.

Through working on a short term or casual shift filling basis, you can:

  • Structure your work day/week to your schedule
  • Experience various areas of Australia whilst getting paid for it, with free travel and accommodation included.
  • Decide your own work/life balance
  • Receive a higher hourly rate with incentives than if you were a permanent employee
Aged Care Blog
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The 15% Aged Care Pay Rise in 2023 Could Jump to 25% in 2024

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Duties and Responsibilities of an Aged Care Worker

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Transitioning into Aged Care

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Create your Aged Care Resume with Sample

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What Skills Does an Aged Care Worker Need?

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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…

Migration Stories: From the Philippines to Australia

First published: February 2024 What moving overseas to Australia as a registered nurse looks like Australia is a very multicultural country and its nurses are from a range of different backgrounds. It is estimated that 40% of Australia’s registered nurses and aged carers were born overseas, with this number forecasted to grow in the coming…

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…

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…