Services Assistant - Cummins Casual Pool

Eyre And Far North Local Health Network; Cummins; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work

Supportive regional hospital

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network Cummins and District Memorial Hospital is seeking motivated Services Assistants to join our Casual Pool. The role covers cleaning, catering, laundry and general housekeeping across Cummins and District Memorial Hospital.

We offer flexible casual work in a regional hospital environment with a focus on patient care and community impact. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in healthcare services or supplement existing employment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on work and teamwork are valued.
• Flexible availability across varied shifts and duties.
• Good communication with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services across the health service
• Assist with food preparation, plating, delivery, and basic catering duties
• Maintain infection control, food safety, and workplace safety standards
• Support a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment for patients and staff

Skills

Hands-on work

Flexibility

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Services Assistant - Cummins Casual Pool

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Support Services

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins and District Memorial Hospital
• Casual Contracts
• Salary: WHA2 $30.85 - $31.17 per hour + 25% casual loading + Regional Allowance

Cummins and District Memorial Hospital is seeking motivated and reliable Services Assistants to join our Casual Pool. This hands‑on role supports the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the health service through cleaning, catering, laundry, and general housekeeping services.

We offer flexible casual work in a supportive regional hospital environment, where your contribution directly supports patient care, staff, and the local community. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in healthcare services or supplement existing employment.

Who Are We Looking For:

• Do you enjoy practical, hands‑on work and being part of a team?
• Are you flexible with your availability and able to work across varied shifts and duties?
• Do you have good communication skills and relate well to people from all backgrounds?
• Are you reliable, organised, and able to follow procedures and work instructions?

How Will You Contribute?

• Provide cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services across the health service
• Assist with food preparation, plating, delivery, and basic catering duties
• Maintain infection control, food safety, and workplace safety standards
• Support a welcoming, safe, and well‑maintained environment for patients and staff

About Us

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
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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

Rebecca Varney
Administrative Services Officer
Phone: *********
E-mail: ************************

Application Closing Date: 5th January 2027, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Attachments

****** Services Assistant - Role Description.pdf