Services Assistant

SA Health
Job reference: 860690
Location: 5223 - KINGSCOTE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Health Service
• Salary: WHA2 $1,061.50 - $1,072.60 per week (Pro-rata) (In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer

, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading). * Permanent Part Time position working 32 hours per week, over a 7 day rosterService AssistantThis is a unique opportunity to work on Australia's picturesque Kangaroo Island as a Service Assistant.The RoleAs a Services Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a timely, efficient and effective service, that involves the Catering, Cleaning and Laundry of the health unit. Duties may include the preparation, service and delivery of food to clients, general housekeeping and laundry duties as required.Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health NetworkThe Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network borders each of the four Adelaide metropolitan Local Health Networks, providing services to the largest population group of all regional local health networks in South Australia.With an employed workforce of over 2000 people, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is unique and geographically diverse, from peri-urban sites near Adelaide, to our wider regions, and the picturesque Kangaroo Island. This landscape sets us apart in the way we interact with metropolitan and state-wide health services and influences the expectations of our consumers and communities.Gifted with stunning coastlines, rolling hills, adventure, and culinary delights, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN on Kangaroo Island has a lot to offer. Whether you're into food and wine, nature, water sports, adventure, a tree or sea change or looking for a family friendly place to call home, you'll find it here.Eligibility & RequirementsThe successful applicant will hold the following essential minimum requirements:

• A current driver's licence and a willingness to drive on country roads.
• Flexibility and commitment to participate in a rostering system (including weekends as required)
• At minimum, a limited level of experience in the areas of housekeeping, cooking/catering and laundry.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers
• A basic knowledge of safe working conditions, Food Safety Standards and Infection Control Standards (including cleaning and sanitizing processes).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable

• Successful completion of Year 11 High School or equivalent
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Experience in the areas of housekeeping, cooking/catering and laundry

Our mission is to shine new light on the health, healing and wellbeing of our communities through the provision of extraordinary services and care. We pride ourselves on supporting and equipping our staff to provide safe, effective, personal and connected services and care in their everyday practices, and further developing a culture in line with our Values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.BHFLHN welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. BHFLHN is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 in the workplace.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundFind out more about working and living in regional Australia atFor more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 860690Application Closing Date3 May 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility 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.