Services Assistant - Casual Pool

Palliative Care Sa; Kingscote; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Loading

Benefits

Regional Allowance

Job summary

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is seeking a Services Assistant for a casual pool on Kangaroo Island. The role covers catering, cleaning, and laundry support within a health facility, contributing to client and staff wellbeing while working in a collaborative, supportive team.

The position involves meal preparation and service, safe operation of equipment, and adherence to infection control and privacy rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, cleaning and laundry in health facilities or similar settings.
• Ability to work in a casual, seven-day roster environment.
• Commitment to safety, infection control and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, service, and delivery, plus general housekeeping and laundry support.
• Operate and maintain washers, ovens, and cleaning machinery safely following instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across the health unit in line with WHS standards.

Skills

Catering

Cleaning

Laundry

Job description

Services Assistant - Casual Pool Palliative Care SA Kingscote, SA, AU

Job Description

Job no: 927074

Work type: Casual

Location: Kangaroo Island

Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Salary: WHA2 $33.05 - $33.84 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + Benefits + Regional Allowance
• Casual role working over a 7-day roster up to 12 months

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join a supportive and values-driven team providing essential catering, cleaning, and laundry services within our health facility. In this role, you'll gain practical experience across a variety of daily tasks, including meal preparation and service, laundry operations, general housekeeping, and the safe use of equipment. You'll contribute directly to the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of clients and staff while developing your skills in a structured and collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a friendly, professional team, build experience in health facility operations, and make a meaningful impact on the day-to-day running of the service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Kingscote). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Kingscote is the largest town on Kangaroo Island, offering a close-knit community, stunning coastal landscapes, and a relaxed island lifestyle. With essential services, local amenities, and abundant recreational opportunities, it's ideal for professionals seeking a unique work-life balance in a scenic and welcoming environment. Its vibrant local healthcare, education, and tourism sectors provide rewarding career opportunities while living in this picturesque setting. For more information Discover Kingscote

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you a reliable and hardworking individual who enjoys supporting others through catering, cleaning, and laundry services?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for staff and clients?
• Are you committed to following procedures, working as part of a team, and contributing to a positive workplace culture?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on...

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Assist with the preparation, service, and delivery of meals, and provide general housekeeping and laundry support.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely, including washers, ovens, and cleaning machinery, following clear instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across the health unit, adhering to WHS, infection control, and privacy requirements.
• Support team members, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in a positive workplace culture.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 927074), or reach out to Natalie Buick,Services Supervisor on Phone: [phone] or via E-mail: [e-mail]

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Aug 2027 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time