Services Assistant Catering - Casual Pool

SA Health; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network in Murray Bridge is hiring a Services Assistant to support catering, cleaning and laundry services and help ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

You will perform food preparation and service, general housekeeping and assist with laundry while contributing to infection control and efficient unit operations. The casual, up to 12 March 2027, role offers flexible arrangements and learning opportunities across service areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, catering or laundry preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) helpful.
• Ability to use own initiative in day‑to‑day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver catering, cleaning and laundry services for patients and staff.
• Prepare and serve food and assist with general housekeeping duties.
• Contribute to infection control and efficient operation of the health unit.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Laundry

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
• WHD3 | Casual (up to 12 March 2027)
• Salary: $14.81 - $34.80 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Services Assistant - Support Quality Care Across the Health Unit

Make a meaningful impact by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff while contributing to the delivery of timely and efficient catering, cleaning, and laundry services. This role offers the opportunity to develop practical skills across multiple service areas and play an essential part in the day‑to‑day operation of the health unit.

About the Role:

As a Services Assistant, you will deliver high-quality catering, cleaning, and laundry services that support patient care and maintain a safe, hygienic environment. You may be involved in preparing and serving food, performing general housekeeping duties, and assisting with laundry services. Your role contributes to infection control, efficient resource management, and the smooth operation of the health unit.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in any of the following areas: housekeeping, cooking/catering and laundry.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Experience in exercising own judgement and initiative in the day‑to‑day execution of a position.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.

Applicant 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.

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

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

• 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 B

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 929813

Enquiries

Amy Dunn A/Hotel Services Manager Phone:[phone] E-mail:[e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Friday 12th March 2027 - 11:55 PM

Attachments

929813 WHD3 Role Description

JCS+Catering+Kitchen+Attendant+Pantry+Hand+final.pdf

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