Services Assistant- Casual Riverton Hospital

SA Health; Riverton; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice packaging

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Services Assistant for Riverton Hospital to support catering, cleaning, and housekeeping across the health unit. This casual role offers on‑site work and on‑the‑job training, with a focus on reliability and proactive service.

You will assist with meals, cleaning, laundry, and stock handling, contributing to a welcoming environment for clients and staff. Prior experience isn’t required, and you’ll join a supportive team with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or housekeeping is not required; training will be provided.
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow safety standards and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, service, and delivery of meals including breakfast and soups.
• Perform general cleaning duties and maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Support laundry tasks and delivery of clean linen.
• Ensure meals are plated and delivered promptly while respecting dietary requirements.
• Assist with stock recording and minor sewing repairs.

Skills

Catering

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Services Assistant- Casual Riverton Hospital

Job no: 952808
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Maintenance and Facilities, Trades, maintenance and services

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Riverton Hospital
• Salary: WHD2 - $33.21 to $33.81 per hour + 25% casual loading + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment Casual Contracts up to 11 October 2027 - multiple positions available
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes – Join the Riverton 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 Services Assistant 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 Services Assistant, 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.

Persons with cooking certifications and/or skills are highly regarded and encouraged to apply.

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. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

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

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is.

• 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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Oct 2027 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time