Elliston Services Assistant

Job no: 917170

Work type: Casual

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston
• Salary $ $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual - WHA2
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join SA Health as a Services Assistant at Elliston Multi-Purpose Service

Are you looking for flexible casual work in a supportive healthcare environment? SA Health is seeking a dedicated Services Assistant to join our team at Elliston Multi-Purpose Service in the beautiful Eyre and Western region.

About the Opportunity

This casual position offers variety and purpose, involving cleaning of hospital areas, laundry duties, kitchen hand responsibilities, and may include cooking. You will provide essential support services that directly contribute to patient care and comfort. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to healthcare support roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, service and delivery of food to clients
• General housekeeping and cleaning of health facility
• Laundry duties and maintenance
• Kitchen hand duties and potential cooking responsibilities
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

What We Offer

Working with SA Health means joining South Australia's largest employer, where your contribution makes a real difference to community health outcomes. You will be part of an organisation committed to providing excellent healthcare services across the state, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Requirements

• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster
• Flexibility to cover rostered shifts and leave coverage
• Commitment to providing quality service
• Willingness to learn and adapt

This position is available until 28 August 2026, offering long-term casual employment security. Experience the satisfaction of supporting healthcare delivery in a close-knit rural community while enjoying the natural beauty of the Eyre Peninsula.

Apply now to become part of SA Health's mission to improve health outcomes for all South Australians.

Please refer to the job pack below for a broad purpose of the Services Assistant position and qualifications.

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.

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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.
• Job security and inclusions: we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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 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: 917170

Enquiries

Wendy Sweeney

Position: Catering Team Leader Elliston and Streaky Bay

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

28 August PM

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

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Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time