Services Assistant/Cleaner - Casual Pool - Ceduna

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Ceduna; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceduna District Health Services, part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, is seeking a Services Assistant/Cleaner for its casual pool in Ceduna. You’ll support meals, cleaning, laundry, and general duties to help provide a welcoming, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role offers a casual pool arrangement with flexible rostering and a focus on teamwork, hygiene, and infection control. You will report to the General Services Team Leader as part of a supportive care team.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with great communication skills.
• Adaptability to work across a variety of settings and rosters.
• Respectful and inclusive approach to working with diverse people.
• Commitment to confidentiality and customer service.
• Basic knowledge of safety, hygiene, and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, plating, and delivery
• General and deep cleaning, including window and carpet care
• Laundry tasks and minor garment repairs
• Supporting hygiene, safety and infection control protocols
• Contributing to a responsive and respectful team culture

Skills

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Food safety

Job description

Services Assistant/Cleaner - Casual Pool - Ceduna

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services, Ceduna
• Salary: $31.70 - $32.27 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2027) - WHD2

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a real impact behind the scenes? Ceduna District Health Services is calling on enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Services Assistant/Cleaner Casual Pool. Whether it's helping prepare meals, ensuring clean, welcoming spaces, or assisting with laundry, your contribution will play a vital role in the wellbeing of patients and staff.

This diverse role involves a mix of catering, cleaning, and utility duties, including preparing and plating meals, general housekeeping, handling laundry, and supporting infection control and safety practices. You'll be a key part of a supportive team, reporting to the General Services Team Leader, with your work contributing to the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Food preparation, plating, and delivery

• General and deep cleaning, including window and carpet care

• Laundry tasks and minor garment repairs

• Supporting hygiene, safety and infection control protocols

• Contributing to a responsive and respectful team culture

What We’re Looking For:

• A collaborative team player with great communication skills

• Adaptability to work across a variety of settings and rosters

• Respectful and inclusive approach to working with diverse people

• A commitment to confidentiality and customer service

• Basic knowledge of safety, hygiene, and food handling

About Ceduna District Health Service

The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients.

There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.

About the Region

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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

Check(s)

• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: ******

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: *********
E-mail: ****************************

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2027

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

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