Services Assistant

Apply now Job no: 934978
Work type: Part time
Location: Barossa
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

  • Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network 
  • Gawler Health Service
  • Salary: $1,172.45 to $1,184.46 per week (pro-rata) + penalties 
  • Multiple roles, Temp and Perm opportunities, 7 day roster 

  

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? 

Join the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network as a Services Assistant, supporting the smooth operation of laundry, catering, housekeeping, and general maintenance services across the health unit. This role involves tasks such as preparing and delivering meals, washing and managing linen, performing minor repairs, and assisting with the operation of equipment and facilities. 

You will work as part of a supportive team, following clear procedures and contributing to a safe, clean, and efficient environment. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, participate in training, and help ensure high-quality services that support patients, staff, and the wider community. 

 

WHO ARE WE? 

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Gawler). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. 

 

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK?

From heritage streets to riverside walks, boutique shopping and relaxed café moments, Gawler invites you to slow down, wander a little further, stay a little longer and discover the stories around every corner.  Just 43 km north of Adelaide and on the edge of the renowned Barossa Valley, Gawler blends historic charm with vibrant local culture. Planned in 1839 by William Light, the town is rich in character, with grand stone buildings, historic pubs and beautifully preserved streets.  Visit Gawler here.          

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

  • Are you reliable, efficient, and committed to supporting the smooth operation of a health unit? 

  • Are you a team player, ready to contribute to a positive team environment while delivering essential support services? 

  • Are you able to work flexibly across the many areas of our service including catering, cleaning and laundry services? 

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on… 

 

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? 

You will………. 

  • Provide timely, efficient, and effective catering, and cleaning services within the health unit. 

  • Assist with the preparation, service, and delivery of meals to clients. 

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene through general housekeeping duties. 

  • Undertake laundry duties as required to support the day-to-day operation of the service. 

 

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? 

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: 

  • 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 

  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. 

  • Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. 

  • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 

 

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? 

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following: 

  • You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description. 

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.  

 

NEED TO RELOCATE? 

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/ 

 

HELP IS HERE! 

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 934978), or reach out to Stacey Schutz, Corporate Operations Site Lead - Kapunda & Eudunda, on Phone: 0421951818 or via Email: Stacey.schutz@sa.gov.au  

 

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines 

 

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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 6 May 2026 at 11:55PM 

Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

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SA Health

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Country South Australia

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