About Lighthouse

We’re driven by knowing our elder community are being taken care of.

Care is at the core centre of our values

Based in the heart of Sydney, Lighthouses consultants have been working with Australian Aged Care providers since 2013 and have placed candidates across the country, from iconic cities to the most rural and remote parts of Australia.

Lighthouse Recruitment has a dedicated team of direct hire / permanent placement staffing professionals who specialise in the full cycle recruitment of aged care professionals.

‘We proudly offer a complete healthcare recruitment service to the Aged Care community across Australia’

Trained to work closely with Aged Care

Our expert consultants have all been specially trained to work closely with Aged Care providers, establishing their individual needs and tailoring a solution to help reach their goals.

It is this level of personal service and attention to detail that has cemented our reputation as a leading Aged Care recruitment agency in Australia.

Meet Mark, our Recruitment Director

Lighthouse was founded by Mark McAlpine who draws on over 10 years’ experience in recruitment and having worked directly for Aged Care providers and recruitment agencies.

The motivation of Lighthouse stemmed from the evolving landscape that the Aged Care sector currently finds itself in and the pursuit to provide a professional and specialised recruitment service.

Mark’s testimonials and referrals demonstrate his integrity, professionalism, and an extensive network of both clients and candidates in the market.

Feel welcome to contact Mark or any one of our consultants for a friendly chat.

Meet Nicola, our Recruitment Manager

Nicola has over 7 years experience recruiting in the aged care sector. Nic has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the needs and wants of her candidates and clients. Successfully recruiting positions from Regional Managers to Registered Nurses across metro and regional QLD . 

Nic is extremely passionate and dedicated to her role, a good listener, supportive, and focused to provide the best recruitment experience by matching her candidates and clients together.

Although deeply connected to Aged Care, Nic is interested in health, fitness, family, and is a massive animal lover. Nic has a great sense of humour and loves to make others smile.  

Feel welcome to contact Nicola for a friendly chat.

Meet Emily, our Senior Recruitment Consultant

Emily has over 5 years experience recruiting in the aged care sector and over 10 years of experience in Client Services & Human Resources Management. The Client and candidate are of paramount importance to Emily, as she strives to build a great rapport with both.

Currently based in Sydney, Emily also has experience working and residing interstate, in Melbourne and in regional parts of NSW. Successfully recruiting positions from General Managers to Registered Nurse’s across Australia. Emily’s enthusiastic and empathetic approach sets her up for success in nurturing great relationships and sourcing top talent.

Emily has a cheerful disposition and is very dedicated to her role. She has a great sense of humour and her energy and determination allow her to provide the best recruitment experience for her candidates and clients together.

Although deeply connected to Aged Care, Emily is interested in running, Pilates, and her young family.

Feel welcome to contact Emily for a friendly chat.

Meet Tanya, our Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tanya has 10 years of professional customer experience across Disability, Social Services & Aged Care staffing, and Recruitment, with the aim of becoming a subject matter expert in the Aged Care sector across both Regional and Metro NSW & ACT.

Tanya’s goal is to provide the best Client and Candidate experience that enables a positive impact to some of the most essential corporate roles for the provision of aged care facilities.

She has graduated with Honours in Clinical Psychology from UNSW.

Although deeply connected to Aged Care, Tanya also has an interest in yoga, pilates, and dancing in her personal time.

Feel welcome to contact Tanya for a friendly chat.

Meet Caitlin, our Recruitment Consultant

Caitlin is an experienced Aged Care recruiter, who always aspires to find the perfect fit for candidates and clients alike.

She genuinely believes that caring for our elderly population is one of the most valuable and generous career paths that one could choose, and hopes to help the industry by matching the right people with the right jobs – giving her self-gratitude and ensuring she has a happy work/life balance.

Caitlin also loves travelling the world, eating great food, and getting outside with her dog Simon, as much as possible.

Feel welcome to contact Caitlin for a friendly chat.

Meet Candice, our Recruitment Consultant

Candice is Lighthouse’s Recruitment Consultant. Coming from a nursing background, she is passionate about connecting people with the right aged care opportunities and loves being able to make a difference in people's lives. 

Candice recently traveled around Australia with her family as she enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and visiting new places.

She is always looking for ways to connect with the aged care community and build meaningful connections right across NSW.

Feel welcome to contact Candice for a friendly chat.

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