Hotel Support Services Attendant

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Oakden

Salary: $1106.10 - $1117.60 per week (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – WHA3

Temporary Part-Time – working 26 hours per week, up to 2 February 2026

About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Hotel Support Services Attendant (Afternoon Cook) within the Forensic Mental Health Service to contribute to exceptional patient care through nutritious, quality meal preparation.
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
As our Afternoon Cook, you'll prepare and serve wholesome meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing.
Working in our modern kitchen facilities, you'll ensure high standards of food safety, nutrition and presentation whilst maintaining compliance with health regulations.
Your culinary skills will directly impact patient satisfaction and therapeutic outcomes.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of dietary requirements and nutritional principles, strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and a compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable patients.
Apply now to join the committed team within our Forensics Mental Health Service providing specialised care in a supportive, secure environment.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care.
Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further.
The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.
With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability.
Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):

National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public.
Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 910733
Enquiries:
Kaye Allwood
Hotel Services Team Leader
Phone: (08) 7117 3***
E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
22 August 2025 – 11.55 PM
Role Description and Further Information:
910733 - Hotel Support Services Attendant (Afternoon Cook) - WHA3 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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