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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Kingston Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Kingston SE
• Salary: $28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA2
• Casual (up to 10 January 2026)

As a Services Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the health unit by delivering exceptional catering and cleaning services. Your responsibilities will include preparing and serving delicious meals to clients, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and supporting overall housekeeping needs. Additionally, you may assist with laundry duties, all while contributing to the comfort and wellbeing of those in care.

What We're Looking For:

• Limited experience in the areas of housekeeping, cooking/catering and laundry.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work in various settings and relate to all levels of staff.
• Flexible approach to work and rostering systems.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and timeframes.
• Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to provide assistance and co-operation to other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under general direction.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective written, verbal and numeracy skills. 
• For more information about essential requirements for the role please refer to the Role Description provided below

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast 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.
• 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.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (general employment) 

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: 890410

Enquiries

Nicole Pink
Administrative Services Manager
Phone: (08) 8767 0222
E-mail: Nicole.Pink@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 11th January 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

 890410 WHA2 Role Description.pdf

 JCS+Patient+Services+Assistant+final.pdf

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