Service Assistant

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Services
• Salary:  WHD2 $1,261.93 - $1,284.87 per week + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position, working over a 7 day roster 

Overview

Port Lincoln Hospital provides essential health services to one of South Australia's most distinct regional communities - and the people who keep it running behind the scenes are just as important as those on the clinical floor. As a Service Assistant, you'll play a genuine role in the care experience, ensuring patients are supported with meals, a clean environment, and a little human warmth each day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, delivering, and serving meals and refreshments to patients in line with dietary requirements and service schedules
• Performing general housekeeping and cleaning duties across the unit to maintain hygiene and infection control standards
• Undertaking laundry duties as required to support the smooth operation of the ward
• Collaborating with nursing and allied health staff to ensure patient needs are met promptly and with care

What You'll Bring

• Some exposure to housekeeping, catering, or laundry environments - formal qualifications are not required
• A reliable, team-oriented approach with the flexibility to work across varied shifts and rostering arrangements
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• The ability to manage your time effectively and meet the service demands of a hospital environment
• A commitment to confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of your work within SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including basic numeracy

Life at Port Lincoln Hospital

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is a close-knit community of health professionals delivering care across a vast and varied region. Working at Port Lincoln Hospital means being part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another. SA Health employees access salary packaging benefits, paid leave entitlements, and the stability that comes with an ongoing public sector role. In a regional setting like Port Lincoln, your contribution is visible and valued every single day.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through the SA Health careers portal. Include a current CV and a brief cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined above. If you'd like to know more about the role before applying, reach out to the hiring team - we're happy to chat.

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.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

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 Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 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: 948884

Enquiries

Taia Mullan
Position: General Services Manager
Phone: 76691215
E-mail: taia.mullan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 948884 - WHD2 - Services Assistant - Ongoing - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf