Services Assistant

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins Health Service
Salary: $28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA2
Casual Pool Looking to contribute to the smooth operation of a community health service?
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We're seeking a dedicated Casual Services Assistant to support the daily functions of the Cummins Health Service.
In this varied role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining cleanliness, preparing food, and supporting housekeeping tasks, all while ensuring that the highest standards of service are met.
Key Responsibilities: Perform minor sewing repairs and assist with laundry duties, including washing, sorting, ironing, and delivering linen and uniforms.
Carry out routine cleaning tasks, including high window cleaning and shampooing carpets.
Assist in food preparation by cutting ingredients, reconstituting meals, and plating food to meet dietary requirements.
Service, plate, and deliver meals to clients, addressing food complaints to the supervisor when necessary.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and safety.
What We're Looking For: Proven ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a variety of work settings.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
Flexible and reliable with the ability to meet deadlines and changing work schedules.
Basic knowledge of food safety, infection control, and housekeeping practices.
Previous experience in housekeeping, catering, or laundry is a bonus but not essential.
If you're passionate about supporting the day-to-day operations of a health service and providing excellent service to clients, 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.
to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
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 in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 894401
Enquiries Rebecca Varney Application Closing Date
8 February 2026, 11:55PM
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