Join the Kangaroo Island Health Service and play a valued role in supporting the wellbeing of our consumers and community. As a Services Assistant, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, delivering essential laundry and support services in a healthcare environment. We offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient-centred care, gain valuable experience within the public health sector, and work in a role that makes a meaningful difference every day, while benefiting from ongoing training, workplace safety initiatives, and a positive team culture.
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Kingscote). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK
Kingscote is the main township on Kangaroo Island, known for its stunning coastal landscapes, close-knit community, and relaxed island lifestyle. With a range of local amenities and strong employment opportunities across health, tourism, education, and community services, it offers a unique chance to achieve excellent work–life balance in a truly picturesque setting. For more information Discover Kingscote
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- A reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality laundry, cleaning and support services.
- Someone with a strong commitment to hygiene, infection prevention, safety and quality standards.
- A team player with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare environment.
- A flexible and organised person who can adapt to changing priorities and contribute to the smooth operation of our new Laundry, Stores and Staff Accommodation facility.
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on…
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Perform essential laundry and support service duties, including linen processing, distribution, stock handling and maintaining service areas.
- Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to infection prevention, control and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and well-functioning environment that supports patients, staff and visitors.
- Contribute to a positive team culture through ongoing training, continuous improvement and participation in a rotating 7 day roster
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- 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
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below Job ref: 947927, or reach out to Matt Aiau, Cleaning and Catering Team Leader on Phone (08) 8553 4200 or via E-mail: [email protected] .
. Please also here for our Australian applicant guideline
DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 18 September 2026 at 11.55PM
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