Catering & Housekeeping Services - Millicent Casual Pool

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service
• Position based in Millicent
• Salary: $28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading | WHA2
• Casual working over a 7-day roster up to 24 November 2026

 

Take on a vital role where every task you do contributes to the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of our clients and staff. We’re seeking a Services Assistant to provide reliable catering, cleaning, and laundry support that keeps our health unit running efficiently. You’ll be an essential part of the team, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide essential catering services, including preparing, plating, and delivering meals, and assisting clients with menu selections.
• Support the cleanliness and maintenance of the health unit through general housekeeping duties, minor sewing repairs, window and carpet cleaning, and managing laundry operations.
• Operate equipment and machinery safely, such as mechanical washing machines, ovens, and other health unit devices.
• Maintain stock, restock supplies, and report equipment or facility issues as required.
• Follow clear instructions and procedures while assisting other employees and contributing to the overall smooth operation of the health unit.
• Participate in training and maintain the knowledge and skills required to perform the role effectively.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have limited experience in catering, housekeeping, or laundry duties in a health or community setting?
• Are you confident operating equipment and machinery safely to support daily operations?
• Can you follow instructions clearly and work effectively as part of a team?
• Are you proactive, dependable, and committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for clients and staff?
• Are you willing to undertake training and maintain the skills required for the role?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

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)

• 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 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Job Ref: 920832

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Heather Ferguson, Administration Officer on Phone: 8733 0100 or via Email: Heather.Ferguson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026, 11:55PM

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

Find out more about LCLHN 

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Ready to Apply?

If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy contributing to a well-run health environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team as a Services Assistant and support the comfort, care, and safety of clients while helping our health unit operate efficiently.

920832 WHA2 Role Description.pdf