Job no:
******
Work type:
Full time
Location:
Eyre and Western
Categories:
Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Services
Salary: WHD2 $1,****** - $1,****** per week + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Permanent Full-time position, working over a 7 day roster
Overview
Port Lincoln Hospital provides essential health services to one of South Australia's most distinct regional communities - and the people who keep it running behind the scenes are just as important as those on the clinical floor.
As a Service Assistant, you'll play a genuine role in the care experience, ensuring patients are supported with meals, a clean environment, and a little human warmth each day.
What You'll Be Doing
Preparing, delivering, and serving meals and refreshments to patients in line with dietary requirements and service schedules
Performing general housekeeping and cleaning duties across the unit to maintain hygiene and infection control standards
Undertaking laundry duties as required to support the smooth operation of the ward
Collaborating with nursing and allied health staff to ensure patient needs are met promptly and with care
What You'll Bring
Some exposure to housekeeping, catering, or laundry environments - formal qualifications are not required
A reliable, team-oriented approach with the flexibility to work across varied shifts and rostering arrangements
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
The ability to manage your time effectively and meet the service demands of a hospital environment
A commitment to confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of your work within SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including basic numeracy
Life at Port Lincoln Hospital
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is a close-knit community of health professionals delivering care across a vast and varied region.
Working at Port Lincoln Hospital means being part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another.




SA Health employees access salary packaging benefits, paid leave entitlements, and the stability that comes with an ongoing public sector role.
In a regional setting like Port Lincoln, your contribution is visible and valued every single day.
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.
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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)
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.
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Application Closing Date:
11 September *********:55PM
Advertised:
28 Aug **** Cen.
Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
11 Sep *******:55 PM Cen.
Australia Standard Time
As a Service Assistant, you'll play a genuine role in the care experience, ensuring patients are supported with meals, a clean environment, and a little human warmth each day.
As a Service Assistant, you'll play a genuine role in the care experience, ensuring patients are supported with meals, a clean environment, and a little human warmth each day.
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