Services Assistant (Catering & Utility) Casual Pool - Bordertown

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

On-the-job training

Job summary

SA Health, Bordertown Memorial Hospital, is seeking casual Services Assistants to support catering, cleaning and laundry tasks across the health unit. This role helps ensure a timely, efficient service for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include preparing, serving and delivering meals, plating to meet dietary needs, and performing general cleaning. The role also involves laundry duties and light sewing repairs as required.

Qualifications

• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, service, and delivery of meals.
• Ensure food is plated and delivered promptly, accommodating dietary needs.
• Perform general cleaning duties and maintain a clean environment.
• Support laundry tasks including washing, folding, ironing, and linen delivery.
• Complete minor sewing repairs and assist with stock recording.

Skills

Team oriented

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Bordertown Memorial Hospital, Bordertown
• Salary: $31.70 - $32.28 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to April 2027) - WHD2

Bordertown Memorial Hospital is now accepting applications for the Bordertown – Catering & Utility Services Assistant Casual Pool.

The Services Assistant is responsible for providing a timely, efficient and effective service, that involves the catering and cleaning of the health unit. Duties may include the preparation, service and delivery of food to clients, and general housekeeping. The Services Assistant may also be required to undertake laundry duties.

A Casual Pool works by applications being accepted on a continuing basis for a period of 12 months. A selection panel will regularly review and assess applications, and keep you informed during the process.

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.
• Ensuring that food is plated and delivered promptly, while also responding to client dietary requirements with care.
• 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.
• 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.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from .

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The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work‑life balance like no other.

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well‑serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at

provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by local general practitioners to outpatients and aged care beds and is part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN)

Patients may commence their stay at Bordertown Memorial Hospital but finish their care at one of the neighbouring hospitals with specialist medical or allied health input when required. All hospitals in the South East work collaboratively to support the patient care needs of the region.

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

Check(s)

• 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 in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date

Friday 30th April 2027 - 11.55PM