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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Kimba Hospital
• Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week (pro rata) - WHA2
• Ongoing Part Time (28 hours per week)
• More than one position available

Join Our Team at Kimba Hospital as a Services Assistant!

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? We’re seeking a reliable and dedicated Services Assistant to join our team at Kimba Hospital. In this varied role, you’ll support the smooth operation of our hospital by assisting with catering, housekeeping, laundry, and utility services. This is your chance to contribute to the health and well-being of patients and staff in a vital and fulfilling capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utility Services: Handle minor repairs, wash and prepare laundry, clean windows and carpets, and operate essential equipment.
• Catering: Prepare and plate meals, manage food stock, assist with menu preparation, and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Material Resources: Monitor and manage equipment, initiate repair orders, and maintain vending machines.
• Support Operations: Work collaboratively with team members, follow clear instructions, and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to various settings.
• Flexibility in your approach to work and roster systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Ability to operate basic equipment and maintain safe working practices.

If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting health services, apply now to join our dedicated team at Kimba Hospital!

About Us

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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: 892198

Enquiries

Kylie Hass
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: 86 272 400
E-mail: kylie.hass@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

28 May 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

892198 WHA2 Services Assistant - Role Description.pdf

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