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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Mount Pleasant and Gumeracha
• Salary: OPS3 $67,589 to $72,033 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position working 32.25 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Work in a welcoming and beautiful location!

Join a compassionate and dedicated multi-disciplinary team in two of South Australia’s most scenic communities – Mount Pleasant and Gumeracha. The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader – Catering and Cleaning Services to support quality non-clinical services across aged care and acute hospital settings.

This is your opportunity to lead essential services that support the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of patients, residents, staff, and visitors in two vibrant regional health sites.

About the Role

As the Catering and Cleaning Team Leader, you will oversee the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality food and environmental services at both Mount Pleasant and Gumeracha. You’ll supervise a team of catering, cleaning, and laundry staff and contribute to the day-to-day operations including rostering, compliance, quality assurance, and workforce development.

You will:

• Lead, coordinate, and support staff in food services, cleaning, and laundry across both sites.

• Ensure services meet legislative, safety, infection control, and food handling standards.

• Manage rosters, stock control, ordering, and basic financial reporting.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and staff development.

• Promote a positive team environment and uphold BHFLHN values of trust, respect, integrity, collaboration, and kindness.

About You

You are a supportive and organised leader with a passion for delivering excellence in support services.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Proven leadership experience in catering, cleaning, or related operational services.

• Ability to supervise, coordinate and motivate a diverse team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of food safety, infection control, WHS, and relevant standards.

• Excellent time management and ability to work under limited supervision.

• Experience working in aged care, hospital, or other health-related environments.

• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Relevant post-secondary qualification (e.g. food safety, management, health support services).

• Previous experience in SA Health or public sector health services.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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 Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• 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.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 908197

Enquiries

Sally Bradshaw
Position: Administration Supervisor
Phone: 0435 504 419
E-mail: sally.bradshaw@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11 July 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 908197 - BHFLHN Role Description OPS3 Catering and Cleaning Team Leader.pdf

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