- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Maitland Hospital
- Salary: WHD2 - $1,261.93 to $1,284.87 per week + super + salary sacrifice packaging
- Employment: Part Time - Ongoing Permanent (24 hours per week)
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Keep healthcare running behind the scenes - join our Services Team today! We're recruiting a Ancillary - Housekeeping position to help deliver the essential support services that keep our health service operating safely and efficiently. If you're reliable, enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in providing quality service, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Service Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting patients, visitors and staff by helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming healthcare environment. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with meal preparation, service and delivery, including breakfast, soups and light meals, meeting dietary requirements
- Performing general cleaning duties
- Supporting laundry services, including washing, folding and linen distribution
- Assisting with minor sewing repairs and basic stock recording

Onsite training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Essential Criteria

We're looking for people who have:

- A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to follow instructions and comply with safety standards
- A commitment to deliver high-quality service to patients, clients and colleagues

More detailed information is available in the Role Description below. If you're ready to contribute to a supportive healthcare team and make a meaningful difference through essential support services, we'd love to receive your application.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN)



is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, solid career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 952219 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Anita Karsten

Service Supervisor

Phone: 8832 0126

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

21 October 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

952219 Role Description WHD2 Services Assistant Catering Housekeeping.pdf

Job Capacity Statement Cleaner - Domestic.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

📌 Ancillary - Housekeeping (Maitland)
🏢 SA Health, Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
📍 Maitland