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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Peterborough Hospital
• Salary: WHD7 $1,479.09 to $1,497.82 per week + super + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Employment: Permanent Full Time Contract
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Lead with purpose. Serve with Heart. Make a local Impact

Are you an experienced hospitality or catering professional looking for a leadership opportunity in a welcoming rural health environment? The Peterborough Hospital is seeking a motivated and organised Services Team Leader to join our team.

About the Role

In this role, you will oversee the production and distribution of food services and coordinate catering, cleaning, linen, and laundry operations. You’ll ensure that all services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards, while guiding and supporting your team to achieve excellence in their work.

As Team Leader, you’ll play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, residents, and staff. You may also be required to perform the duties of Cook as needed.

About You

• Trade qualifications or equivalent skills as a Cook
• Proven experience supervising catering, cleaning, linen, and laundry staff
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and service
• Ability to work flexibly across different settings and lead by example

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, strong 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

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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 B

Enquiries

Bonnie-Jo Denny
EO/DON - Peterborough
Phone: 8651 0400
E-mail: Bonnie-Jo.Denny@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

22 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.  Job ref: 943946

Attachments

943946 WHD7 Services Team Leader Peterborough.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines