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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo Hospital
• Salary: WHD2 - $1,204.70 to $1,226.60 per week (pro rata)
• Employment: Permanent Part Time Contract (64 hours per fortnight)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Be the Heart of Our Hospital Team | Service Assistant
Make Every Shift Count

Looking for a rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference?  Join the team at Wallaroo Hospital as a Services Assistant and help create a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.  This ongoing part-time opportunity (64 hours per fortnight) offers job security, supportive colleagues and the change to build a meaningful career in healthcare.

About the Role

As a Services Assistant, you'll play an important role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital.  From maintaining clean and safe environments to supporting patient care and assisting with hospitality services, every task you complete helps deliver the high-quality care our community relies on.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining clean, safe and comfortable patient and clinical areas.
• Assisting with patient movement and non-clinical support tasks.
• Providing food, catering and hospitality services.
• Supporting laundry and linen services.
• Restocking supplies and assisting the healthcare team as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a reliable and motivated team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to excellent customer service. Experience in housekeeping, catering, cooking or laundry is advantageous, however full training will be provided.

To be successful, you will have:

• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work well both independently and in a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and patient care.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy healthcare environment.

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

Ready to Apply?

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.

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:

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

If you're ready to build a rewarding career supporting your local community, we'd love to hear from you.  Apply now and become an essential part of our healthcare team.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 945931

Enquiries

Teagan Cain-Dickens
Services Supervisor
Phone: 8823 0265
E-mail: teagan.cain-dickens@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

11 August 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

945931 RD WHD2 Catering and Utility Role Description.pdf

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