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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober Pedy Health Services
• Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time (hours to be negotiated) - WHA2
• More than one position available

Join our team as the Services Assistant at Coober Pedy Health Services

Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for providing essential support in a healthcare setting? Coober Pedy Health Services is seeking a motivated Services Assistant to join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our health unit through efficient catering, cleaning, and laundry services.

About the Role: As a Services Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering timely and effective services that ensure the comfort and well-being of our clients. Your role will involve preparing, serving, and delivering food, as well as performing general housekeeping and laundry duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Services: Prepare, serve, and deliver meals to clients, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
• Housekeeping: Perform general cleaning duties to maintain a clean and hygienic environment within the health unit.
• Laundry Duties: Undertake laundry tasks, including washing, drying, and folding of linen and personal items.
• Efficiency: Provide timely and efficient services to support the overall functioning of the health unit.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

The Coober Pedy Hospital is part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Our hospital has 10 acute beds, four high-level residential aged care beds, and three emergency department beds.

Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• 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

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

This is a part time vacancy, hours are negotiable and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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 (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

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. Job ref: 870718

Enquiries
Malinda Watson
Director Corporate Services
Phone: 0417 854 272
E-mail: malinda.watson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

25th September 2024 - 11:55PM

Attachments

870718 Services Assistant - Job Pack.pdf

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