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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell Hospital
• Salary:  WHD2 $1,204.70 - $1,226.60 per week + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position working 24 hours per week, over a 7 day roster

Join our team at Cowell MPS

Supporting a regional hospital takes more than clinical expertise - it takes a reliable, committed team working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. At Cowell Multi-Purpose Service, part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, we're looking for a Services Assistant to join us on a part-time, ongoing basis and make a genuine difference to the experience of our patients, staff, and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the facility supervisor, you'll contribute to the everyday operations that keep Cowell MPS safe, clean, and welcoming. Your work directly supports patient wellbeing and infection control standards across the service.

• Preparing, serving, and delivering meals and refreshments to patients in line with dietary requirements and care plans
• Performing cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the facility to maintain hygiene and infection control standards
• Assisting with laundry duties as required to support the smooth running of the service
• Maintaining a tidy, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors at all times

What You'll Bring

• Some exposure to housekeeping, catering, or laundry in a similar service environment - formal qualifications are not required
• A reliable, professional approach with a genuine commitment to delivering quality support services
• An understanding of basic hygiene and food handling practices
• The ability to follow SA Health policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines
• Clear and respectful communication skills when working with patients and colleagues
• A current National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement

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.
• 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

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 941431

Enquiries

Rachel Russell
Position: Catering & Utility Team Leader
Phone: 08 8629 3000
E-mail: Rachel.Russell@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 941431 - WHD2 - Services Assistant - Cowell - Role Description.pdf