Service Assistant - Step Down Unit Casual Pool

Site and Service

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a leading regional hospital in South Australia, offering 58 beds, including flex and monitored beds, and a broad range of services such as emergency care, general and surgical services, maternity, outpatient clinics, and outreach programs. We are proud to provide chemotherapy services, along with a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department - both the largest outside of Adelaide - ensuring advanced care close to home for our community. Our dedicated team works in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, delivering inclusive, high-quality care to all areas of the region. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/regional+hospitals+and+health+services/funlhn+hospitals+and+health+services/port+augusta+hospital+and+regional+health+service/services+at+port+augusta+hospital+and+health+service]

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About the Role

As a Services Assistant, you will deliver a high standard of service through the provision of timely, efficient and effective catering and cleaning services within the health unit. Your duties will include the preparation, service and delivery of food to clients, general housekeeping, and undertaking laundry tasks as required.

In this role, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment by performing cleaning duties that reduce the risk of cross infection, including specialised cleaning such as operating theatres and handling contaminated waste. You will also support catering functions by preparing food items, assisting with dietary requirements and maintaining food safety standards.

About You

• 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.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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 including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the
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Want To Know More? Contact

Caitlynn Wright - Step Down Unit Project Officer, (08) 8668 7689, Caitlynn.Wright@sa.gov.au [Caitlynn.Wright@sa.gov.au]

Job Ref: 932462

Application

Closing Date

Thursday 31st December 2026 - 11:55PM

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