Health Ancillary Worker - Cowell Casual Pool

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell
• WHD2 | Casual (up to 30 June 2027), working over a 7 day roster
• Salary: $31.70 - $32.27 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 

Join Our Support Services Team

Cowell Multi-Purpose Service is seeking reliable and motivated Health Ancillary Workers to join our team on a casual basis.

This role plays an important part in supporting the smooth operation of the hospital and health service by delivering high-quality catering, cleaning, laundry and housekeeping services in a safe and professional manner.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and take pride in providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Services Assistant, your duties may include:

• Cleaning and housekeeping duties across the health service
• Laundry duties including washing, folding, ironing and linen management
• Assisting with food preparation, plating and meal delivery
• Supporting patients with menu selections
• Maintaining safe food handling and infection control standards
• Receiving and storing supplies and stock
• Supporting a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, residents and staff

You may also assist across multiple service areas depending on operational needs.

About You

You are a flexible and dependable team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to customer service.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to work and rostering
• Ability to work across catering, cleaning and laundry services
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and infection control practices
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, catering, cleaning or laundry services
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience working in healthcare or aged care settings

If you are looking for a rewarding casual opportunity and want to make a difference in your local community, apply today.

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: 938492

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2027 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 938492 - WHD2 - Services Assistant - Casual - Cowell - Role Description.pdf