• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• WHD3 | Casual
  
• Salary: $32.90 - $33.72 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual contract (up to 31 December 2026)

Join us as a Services Assistant and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean and well-supported healthcare environment!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN! - Living and Working in Port Augusta

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

You will provide essential catering, cleaning and laundry services within the health unit, helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. Your duties will include food preparation and delivery, general housekeeping, laundry tasks and supporting dietary requirements.

932462 WHD3 Role Description

About You: 

• Experience in housekeeping, cooking, catering or laundry services.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to use initiative and sound judgement when completing daily tasks.
• Understanding of hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining high service standards.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Caitlynn Wright - Step Down Unit Project Officer, (08) 8668 7689, Caitlynn.Wright@sa.gov.au

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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Application Closing Date: Thursday 31st December 2026 - 11:55PM