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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Ongoing Full Time or Part Time (hours are negotiable)
• Salary: WHA2 $1,172.45 - $1,184.46 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the Role

Join the friendly team at Ceduna Hospital as a Kitchen Hand and play a vital role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This ongoing opportunity is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering job security, flexibility, and the chance to be part of a close-knit health service that truly values its people.

In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the preparation, service and delivery of meals to patients, residents and staff, helping ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment. You may also support other areas of the health unit such as laundry and housekeeping, providing variety in your day and strengthening teamwork across services.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking stable employment, flexible hours, and meaningful work that makes a difference in the Ceduna community.

About You

• Do you enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in contributing to a supportive, respectful workplace?
• Are you reliable, flexible and willing to work across kitchen, laundry and housekeeping areas as needed?
• Do you have good communication skills and enjoy providing friendly, respectful service to people from all backgrounds?
• Are you keen to learn new skills, follow clear instructions and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

How Will You Contribute?

• Assist with the preparation, plating, service and delivery of meals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support safe and effective kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness, handling stock and using equipment correctly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the health unit.
• Participate in training and follow food safety, infection control and workplace health and safety standards.

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.

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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support - support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support - relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Paid leave including leave loading
• Employee recognition - supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

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 B (indirect 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 927165

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer Team Leader
Phone: 86262121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 3 February 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

927165 WHD2 - Kitchen Hand Role Description.pdf