Services Assistant

Eligibility Open to Everyone Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services, Ceduna Salary: $28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2026) - WHA2 Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a real impact behind the scenes? Ceduna District Health Services is calling on enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Casual Pool as a Services Assistant / Cleaner. Whether it's helping prepare meals, ensuring clean, welcoming spaces, or assisting with laundry, your contribution will play a vital role in the wellbeing of patients and staff. This diverse role involves a mix of catering, cleaning, and utility duties, including preparing and plating meals, general housekeeping, handling laundry, and supporting infection control and safety practices. You'll be a key part of a supportive team, reporting to the General Services Team Leader, with your work contributing to the highest standards of care. Key Responsibilities Food preparation, plating, and delivery General and deep cleaning, including window and carpet care Laundry tasks and minor garment repairs Supporting hygiene, safety, and infection control protocols Contributing to a responsive and respectful team culture What We're Looking For A collaborative team player with great communication skills Adaptability to work across a variety of settings and rosters Respectful and inclusive approach to working with diverse people A commitment to confidentiality and customer service Basic knowledge of safety, hygiene, and food handling About Ceduna District Health Service The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients. There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site. About the Region With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you. The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna. Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications. Why Join Us Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care. Access to salary sacrifice benefits. Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support. Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Applicant Information Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position. Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine‑preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref : #J-18808-Ljbffr