Job no: 918487
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Catering and Hospitality
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
- Part Time 0.63 FTE | Ongoing
- Salary:
- $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) | WHA4
- $1,155.00 to $1,166.60 per week (pro rata) | WHA5
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Cook at Ceduna District Health Services!
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a WHA4 or WHA5.
About the Prospect
Join SA Health as a Part-time Cook at Ceduna Multi‑Purpose Service, where you'll play an essential role in delivering nutritious, quality meals to our community. This ongoing position offers flexible 7‑day rostering within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, perfect for those seeking work‑life balance in regional South Australia.
We welcome applications for both WHA4 (no qualifications required) and WHA5 (trade qualified) levels, making this opportunity accessible to experienced professionals and those starting their culinary journey.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and plate nutritious meals to high standards
- Manage food ordering and inventory control
- Ensure quality control throughout food production
- Maintain menu selections that meet dietary requirements
- Oversee efficient food service distribution
What We’re Looking For
- WHA4: Enthusiasm for food service with willingness to learn
- WHA5: Trade qualifications or equivalent cooking experience
- Commitment to food safety and quality standards
- Ability to work independently in a regional setting
The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients.
There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.
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.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- 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.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Applicant Information
This is a part‑time vacancy, working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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 B (indirect 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 918487
Enquiries
Debbie Greatbatch
Position: Administration Officer
Phone: 86262121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments
- 918487 WHA4 Role Description.pdf
- 918487 WHA5 Role Description.pdf
- Cook Job Capacity Statement.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
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