Services Assistant - Casual

Yorke And Northern Local Health Network; Orroroo; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking motivated Services Assistants to join our casual pool across the Yorke and Mid North region. In this hands-on role you will assist with catering, cleaning, housekeeping and patient-centred service delivery.

No prior experience is required; we provide in-house training. Casual roles offer flexible hours, competitive hourly rates of $31.70–$32.28 plus 25% loading, and the chance to contribute to safe, welcoming health service environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with safety standards.
• Commitment to providing a high standard of service to clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, service and delivery, including breakfast, soups and light meals
• Undertake general cleaning duties, including high window cleaning and carpet shampooing
• Support laundry services, including washing, folding, ironing and linen distribution
• Ensure timely and accurate meal plating and delivery, including meeting dietary requirements
• Assist with minor sewing repairs and basic stock recording

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Services Assistant - Casual

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Support Services, Maintenance and Facilities

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Orroroo Hospital
• Casual positions available up to 4 April 2027
• WHD2 Salary $31.70 - $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Open to Everyone

Be part of the team that keeps healthcare moving — support quality care through essential services every day.

We are seeking motivated and reliable Services Assistants to join our 2026/2027 Casual Pool, supporting the smooth delivery of essential services across our health service. In this hands‑on role, you will contribute to a clean, safe and welcoming environment while assisting with catering, cleaning and housekeeping services that directly support patient care.

As a Services Assistant, you will:

• Assist with meal preparation, service and delivery, including breakfast, soups and light meals
• Undertake general cleaning duties, including high window cleaning and carpet shampooing
• Support laundry services, including washing, folding, ironing and linen distribution
• Ensure timely and accurate meal plating and delivery, including meeting dietary requirements
• Assist with minor sewing repairs and basic stock recording

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with safety standards
• Commitment to providing a high standard of service to clients and staff

More detailed information is available in the Role Description below.

Have no experience, don't worry we provide in house training for successful candidates.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Yorke and Northern LHN - We care for you

Important Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Check(s)

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Ready to apply?

If you are dependable, practical and ready to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for the 2026/2027 casual pool.

Job ref: ******.

Enquiries

Joan Luckraft
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: ************ or *********
E-mail: ***********************

Application Closing Date

4 April 2027 - 11.55PM

Attachments

****** Services Assistant WHD2 Role Description.pdf

Cleaner Domestic Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 20 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Apr 2027 Cen. Australia Standard Time