SA Health
Job reference: 943951
Location: 5422 - PETERBOROUGH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Services Team, Peterborough Hospital
• Salary: WHD2 - $1,204.70 to $1,226.60 per week (pro rata) + super + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Employment: Part Time Contract - multiple positions available
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

 

Keep healthcare running behind the scenes - join our Services Team today!

We're recruiting multiple Housekeeping/Catering positions to help deliver the essential support services that keep our health service operating safely and efficiently.  If you're reliable, enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in providing quality service, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Service Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting patients, visitors and staff by helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming healthcare environment.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with meal preparation, service and delivery, including breakfast, soups and light meals, meeting dietary requirements
• Performing general cleaning duties, including high window cleaning and carpet shampooing
• Supporting laundry services, including washing, folding, ironing and linen distribution
• Assisting with minor sewing repairs and basic stock recording

Onsite training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Essential Criteria

We're looking for people who have:

• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to follow instructions and comply with safety standards
• A commitment to deliver high-quality service to patients, clients and colleagues

More detailed information is available in the Role Description below.

If you're ready to contribute to a supportive healthcare team and make a meaningful difference through essential support services, we'd love to receive your application.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. 

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• 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 B

Got Questions? Contact

Bonny-Jo Denny
EO/DON - Peterborough
Phone: 8651 0400
E-mail: Bonny-Jo.Denny@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

22 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.  Job ref: 943951

Attachments

943951 Peterborough Housekeeping Role description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Applications close: 22/07/2026 11:55 PM

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.