Aged Care Recruitment Agency Australia

StaffBank is a dedicated aged care recruitment agency sourcing and placing AHPRA-registered nurses and care professionals across residential aged care facilities, home care services, and community healthcare settings throughout Australia.

Aged Care Recruitment Agency Australia

Specialist Sourcing for a Sector in Crisis

Australian aged care is experiencing a workforce crisis that is structural, urgent, and worsening. The government’s own projections show the aged care sector requires an additional 17,000 workers annually just to maintain current care standards. By 2049, the broader care workforce faces a projected shortfall of 285,800 workers. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety found that more than 55 percent of residential facilities in remote and very remote areas reported registered nurse shortages.

The reforms that followed the Royal Commission — including mandatory 24-hour registered nurse requirements in residential facilities — have intensified a workforce challenge that was already acute. StaffBank is a specialist aged care recruitment agency placing AHPRA-registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and care professionals into residential aged care, home care, and community aged care settings across all Australian states and territories.

17,000

Additional workers needed annually

285,800

Projected shortfall by 2049

55%

Remote facilities with RN shortages

123,000

Nurse shortage projected by 2030

Roles We Fill in Australian Aged Care

Registered nurses — the most critical shortage area. RNs for residential facilities, 24-hour care compliance, clinical governance
Enrolled nurses — supporting clinical care in residential and community settings
Personal care workers — direct care in residential aged care and home care
Clinical care managers and facility managers — leadership roles in residential aged care
Dementia care specialists and palliative care nurses — specialist end-of-life care
Allied health in aged care — physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is registered nurse recruitment so critical for aged care in Australia?

Following the Royal Commission, the Australian government introduced mandatory registered nurse requirements for residential aged care — requiring 24-hour RN presence in all residential facilities. This regulation has significantly increased demand for registered nurses in aged care at exactly the time when the overall nursing workforce is under its greatest pressure. Providers that cannot meet the RN requirement face compliance consequences. StaffBank sources specifically for aged care RN positions and manages the full AHPRA pathway.

Does StaffBank recruit for home care and community aged care as well as residential?

Yes. Home care and community aged care are growing rapidly as Australian aged care policy shifts toward supporting older Australians to remain in their homes for longer. StaffBank understands the specific requirements in community-based practice — autonomous working, diverse client environments — and sources candidates suited to community practice, not just institutional care settings.

Which source countries produce nurses most suitable for Australian aged care?

The Philippines is the largest and most established source for Australian aged care — Filipino nurses have a strong track record of ANMAC success, AHPRA registration, and positive retention in Australian care settings. India, UK, Ireland, and South Africa are also significant source markets. StaffBank briefs candidates specifically on the Australian aged care environment including the post-Royal Commission quality standards.

How does StaffBank manage compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards for international recruits?

StaffBank briefs every internationally trained nurse placed into Australian aged care on the Quality Standards framework, documentation requirements, and clinical governance expectations specific to the Australian aged care environment before they begin their first shift. Preparation for the practice environment is part of our standard service — not an optional add-on.