Overview
Apply now Job no: ******Work type: Part timeLocation: Eyre and WesternCategories: Catering and Hospitality
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
* Ongoing Part Time working 24 hours per week (0.63 FTE)
* WHA4 $1,220.69 - $1,233.35 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* WHA5 $1,249.25 - $1,261.79 per week (pro rata) + Regional Allowance + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
About the Role
Join Eyre and Far North Local Health Network as a Cook at Ceduna District Health Services and make a meaningful contribution to patient care through quality, nutritious meals. This ongoing role offers flexible 7-day rostering, supporting genuine work–life balance in a welcoming regional community.
Applications are encouraged at both WHA4 (no formal qualifications required) and WHA5 (trade qualified) levels, offering opportunities for those building their skills or bringing established culinary experience. Whether you're starting out or looking for your next step, you'll be supported to grow in a valued healthcare role.
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
What We're Looking For
* WHA4: Enthusiasm for food service with willingness to learn
* Commitment to food safety and quality standards
* Ability to work independently in a regional setting
The Region
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.
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. You will be supported both personally and professionally, can access education and training opportunities, have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Salary package includes benefits up to $9,010 per FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses per FBT year
* Wellbeing and counselling support: Employee Assistance Program
* Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available
* Paid leave including leave loading
* Employee recognition in a supportive and collaborative work environment
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, 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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: ******
Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.
WHA4 and WHA5 Role Description PDFs and related documents may be provided as part of the application process.
Advertised: 07 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 05 May 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
Additional information: Refer to SA Health Career Website for how to apply.
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