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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier 
• Full/Part Time Contracts | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Salary: WHA2 $1,084.00 - $1,095.00 per week (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

Join Us as a Services Assistant – Support Quality Care Through Catering and Cleaning

Are you reliable, efficient, and passionate about supporting a clean and welcoming healthcare environment? We’re seeking a dedicated Services Assistant to join our team, providing essential catering, cleaning, and housekeeping services that contribute to safe and comfortable care for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, efficient, and effective catering and cleaning services within the health unit.
• Assist with food preparation, service, and delivery to clients.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Undertake laundry duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you a collaborative team member who is flexible and able to work across different settings?
• Do you communicate clearly and respectfully with people from all backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality?
• Are you reliable, able to follow direction, manage your time well, and meet deadlines?
• Do you have a safety-focused approach with basic knowledge or experience in cleaning, catering, infection control, or safe work practices?

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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: 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 click here. 
• 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.

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 921790

Enquiries

Ebony Janz
Manager Patient Services
Phone: 8721 1220
E-mail: ebony.janz@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

2 December 2025 - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

921790 Patient Services Assistant - Role Description.pdf

JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf