Services Assistant - Cleaner/Kitchen Hand Casual Pool Laura 26/27

Health; Laura; Hybrid; AUD 46,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network's Laura Hospital is seeking a Services Assistant to provide catering, cleaning and housekeeping support in a busy health unit. This casual role involves hands-on tasks and teamwork.

You will assist with meals, cleaning, laundry and stock control, with on-the-job training and flexible options; successful applicants will contribute to a high standard of patient and staff support.

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.
• Commitment to delivering quality service to clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, service, and delivery of meals, including breakfast, soups, and quick-serve foods.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including high window cleaning and carpet shampooing.
• Support laundry tasks like washing, folding, ironing, and delivering clean linen.
• Ensure that food is plated and delivered promptly, while also responding to client dietary requirements with care.
• Complete minor sewing repairs and assist with stock recording.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Organised

Job description

Services Assistant - Cleaner/Kitchen Hand Casual Pool Laura 26/27

Job no: 946575
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Catering and Hospitality

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Laura Hospital
• Salary: WHD2 - $33.21 to $33.81 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Employment: Casual Contract - (up to 27 August 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes – Join the Laura 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.

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

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here .

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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 Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Ryan Ackland
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

27 August 2027 - 11.55PM

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Aug 2027 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Attachments

946575 Services Assistant WHD2 Role Description.pdf

Services Assistant Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines