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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Service
• Salary $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week (pro rata) - WHA2
• Ongoing Part Time, working 30.4 hours per week over a 7 day roster

Join Our Team as a Laundry Hand at Port Lincoln Health Services!

Port Lincoln Health Services is seeking a dedicated Laundry Hand to become an integral part of our Services Team. If you’re committed to delivering timely, efficient, and effective service, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Laundry Hand, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including:

• Undertaking minor sewing repairs.
• Preparing, washing, cleaning, sorting, drying, folding, labeling, ironing, packing, delivering, and storing laundry, uniforms, and linen.
• Performing general housekeeping and cleaning duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all laundry tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Infection Control Standards.
• Follow safe working conditions and Food Safety Standards.
• Utilise basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• Uphold the Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare Act and Risk Management Principles.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of safe working conditions, Food Safety Standards, customer service principles, and Infection Control Standards.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer packages.
• Understanding of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare Act and Risk Management Principles.
• Limited experience in housekeeping, cooking/catering, and laundry is acceptable.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility in work and rostering systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective written, verbal, and numeracy skills.

About Us

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.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network 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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we 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), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 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.

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: 877266

Enquiries

Taia Mullan
General Services Manager
Phone: 7669 1215
E-mail: taia.mullan@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

22 September 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

877266 Laundry Hand - Job Pack.pdf

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