SA Health
Job reference: 894106
Location: 5307 - KAROONDA
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Karoonda
• WHA2 | Casual (up to 24 March 2026) 
• Salary: $28.52 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading 

 

Join Our Team as a Services Assistant and Help Create a Positive Impact in Healthcare!

As a Services Assistant, you'll be a key part of our healthcare team, providing vital services that enhance patient comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include preparing and delivering delicious meals to clients, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring everything is fresh and organized through laundry duties. Every task you perform contributes directly to creating a supportive and caring atmosphere for patients and staff. If you're ready to play an essential role in a dynamic healthcare setting, we'd love to have you on board!

Essential Criteria

• Basic knowledge of safe working conditions
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety Standards
• Basic knowledge of Infection Control Standards, including cleaning and sanitizing processes
• Basic knowledge and commitment to customer service principles
• Knowledge of computer packages eg. Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act and Risk Management principles.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.
• Work within a supportive and team-focused environment.
• Gain experience in a fulfilling and rewarding field.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally
• Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety

Applicant Information

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.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and help us provide exceptional care to those who need it most. Job Ref: 894106

Enquiries

Nicole McKenzie
Catering & Utilities Team Leader
Phone: 8579 1111
E-mail: nicole.mckenzie@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 24th March 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 894106 WHA2 Role Description.pdf

 JCS+Catering+Kitchen+Attendant+Pantry+Hand+final.pdf

 About Karoonda Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
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.