Services Assistant - Casual Pool

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network; Kingscote; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Health and fitness benefits

Job summary

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is seeking a Services Assistant (Casual Pool) to support catering, cleaning and laundry services at Kangaroo Island Health Service. The role involves meal preparation and service, laundry duties, and general housekeeping, working on a casual roster with a 7-day pattern.

You will join a supportive team dedicated to patient and staff wellbeing, with opportunities to learn within a health facility setting and contribute to a high standard of care in a

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, cleaning, and laundry operations.
• Ability to follow procedures and work in a team.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep, service and delivery.
• Provide general housekeeping and laundry support.
• Operate equipment safely (washers, ovens, cleaning machinery).
• Maintain cleanliness and safety, follow WHS and privacy rules.
• Support team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Catering

Food service

Laundry operations

Housekeeping

Safety procedures

Job description

Services Assistant - Casual Pool

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Kangaroo Island
Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Kangaroo Island Health Service
• 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 be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
• 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.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: *****************************>

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Eligibility

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Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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