Leading Hand Catering

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary: WHD3 $1,307.80 - $1,342.25 per week (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position working 30 hours per week, over a 7 day roster

Overview

Port Lincoln Hospital is a cornerstone of healthcare on the Eyre Peninsula, and the people who keep its kitchens running and its wards clean are every bit as essential as its clinical teams. As a Leading Hand Catering, you'll bring structure, accountability and hands-on expertise to a small, close-knit services team - making a genuine difference to patient comfort and recovery every single shift.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating the day-to-day catering operations across Port Lincoln Hospital, including food preparation, service and delivery to patients
• Supporting general housekeeping and laundry duties in line with Infection Control and Food Safety Standards
• Providing guidance and practical support to Services Assistants, modelling safe work practices at all times
• Maintaining accurate records and completing administrative tasks using basic computer tools including Microsoft Word and Excel

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in catering, housekeeping or laundry within a health, aged care or institutional setting
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards and Infection Control processes, including cleaning and sanitising procedures
• Understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare obligations and risk management principles - a genuine requirement within SA Health's services environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to varied rosters, including the 7-day roster pattern for this role
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work respectfully alongside people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to exercise initiative and maintain strict confidentiality in a hospital environment

How to Apply

Submit your application via the SA Health careers portal, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the key skills and experience outlined above. For a confidential conversation about the role, reach out to the hiring manager listed in the position description. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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: 954225

Enquiries

Taia Mullan
Position: General Services Manager
Phone: 08 7669 1215
E-mail: taia.mullan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 6 November 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 954225 - WHD3 - Services Assistant Leading Hand - Catering and Utility - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

Advertised: 24 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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