Melbourne #1 provider of temporary aged care staff
Sidekicker connects hunderds of Melbourne aged care facilities with top-tier temporary enrolled nurses, personal care workers and more every year.
250+ aged care homes
100,000+ shifts completed
4.8/5 average worker rating
We have thousands of Melbourne-based aged care staff ready to go
Chef
Admin Assistant
Enrolled Nurse
Registered Nurse
Personal Care Worker
Waiter
Chef
$698
Admin Assistant
$440
Enrolled Nurse
$683
Registered Nurse
$630
Personal Care Worker
$568
Waiter
$476
Chef
$698
Admin Assistant
$440
Enrolled Nurse
$683
Registered Nurse
$630
Personal Care Worker
$568
Waiter
$476
Chef
$698
Admin Assistant
$440
Enrolled Nurse
$683
Registered Nurse
$630
Personal Care Worker
$568
Waiter
$476
Qualified, effective, and trustworthy aged care workers
Thorough screening
Each Sidekick undergoes a rigorous screening process, including interviews, document checks, OH&S compliance, and tailored inductions. Whether you need nurse of wait staff at your aged care facility, our process ensures top-quality.
Accountability through worker profiles
Workers are rated and reviewed after each shift. Reliability scores are visible on their profiles, motivating them to excel. Unlike traditional aged care staffing agencies in Melbourne, you choose your team.
Continuity through talent pools
Enhance retention and continuity by adding your favourite workers to talent pools and prioritising them for shifts.
Fast and user-friendly
Unmatched fill rates
Need an enrolled nurse quickly? No hassle! Request any time, day or night, and it’s immediately sent to available Sidekicks, making our fill rates faster than traditional aged care staffing agencies in Melbourne.
You're in control
Choose Sidekicks from the available aged care staff or let our system handle the selection.
Constant support
Our local support team is ready to assist you 24/7, 365 days a year, whenever needed.
Pay less for more
30% reduction in aged care staffing fees
Unlike traditional aged care staffing agencies in Melbourne and Victoria, we don’t operate branch networks or depend on recruiters, allowing us to offer significant cost savings through innovation and technology.
Set your pay rates
Our pricing engine allows you to set the rates for your aged care staff.
Superior compliance
Digital compliance systems ensure your aged care workers are qualified, safe, and paid accurately.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
The platform allows us to get the right people in and working so quickly, and gives us the ability to control who works at our facilities
Wesley Mission
Sidekicker services businesses in a growing number of cities across Australia
Don't take our word for it
Sidekicker supports Melbourne-based aged care homes in navigating staffing challenges with a high-quality workforce, robust tools, real-time data, and comprehensive insights.
Sidekicker has driven efficiencies and cost savings.
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Sidekicker has greatly reduced our time to fill shifts at all 14 sites across Brisbane to under 2 hours.
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Our agency spend has been reduced by 10% since we began using Sidekicker
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Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a permanent hire option?
Yes, our smarthire product allows you to try out Sidekicks and offer a permanent role at significant reductions compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How does pricing work?
Sidekicker charges a service fee on top of the hourly rate to the worker, superannuation and other statutory charges. Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request.If you have large or recurring needs we can offer custom pricing. We often find we can save our customers up to 30% compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How do you pre-screen staff?
All temporary staff are screened by our specialist onboarding team and must create a detailed profile listing their experience and any certifications. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency you are able to see all of this information before accepting them onto your premise.