Health Ancillary Worker

Government of South Australia; Clare and Gilbert Valleys; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health Clare Hospital is seeking Health Ancillary Workers to provide catering, cleaning and housekeeping support in a busy health unit.

You will join a supportive team, with on-the-job training and flexible casual contracts, working at Clare Hospital under YNLHN. Prior experience not required; commitment to high-quality service and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Casual worker in a public health setting.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to perform catering, cleaning and laundry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, service and delivery of meals.
• Perform general cleaning duties including window cleaning and carpet care.
• Support laundry tasks and stock recording.

Job description

SA Health

Job reference: 950696
Location: 5453 - CLARE
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare
• Salary: WHD2 - $31.70 to $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Employment: Casual Contract (up to 18 September 2027) - multiple positions available
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes - Join the Clare Hospital Services Team!

Are you looking to contribute to the smooth running of a health service while supporting the well-being of our clients? We're seeking a reliable and proactive Health Ancillary Workers to provide essential catering, cleaning, and housekeeping support at our health unit. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a team environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality service, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your Role:

As a Health Ancillary Worker, you'll play a key part in ensuring the health unit runs efficiently by:

• Assisting with the preparation, service, and delivery of meals, including breakfast, soups, and quick-serve foods.
• Performing general cleaning duties, including high window cleaning and carpet shampooing, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for clients.
• Supporting laundry tasks like washing, folding, ironing, and delivering clean linen.
• Ensuring that food is plated and delivered promptly, while also responding to client dietary requirements with care.
• Completing minor sewing repairs and assisting with stock recording.

No previous experience in catering or housekeeping? No problem! We'll provide on-the-job training to help you succeed.

What We're Looking For:

• A positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety standards.
• A commitment to delivering quality service to clients and staff.

Interested in learning more? View the Role Description for a comprehensive outline of the position, responsibilities and essential requirements before submitting your application.

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.

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

• 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 A

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Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.