Cook - WHA4/WHA5

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary: WHA4 / WHA5 - $1,128.60 to $1,166.60 per week (pro rata)  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Regional Allowances and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-Time position working 32 hours per week, over a 7 day roster
• 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 Opportunity

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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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.

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: 924643

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Position: Administration Officer
Phone: 86262121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

21 January 2026- 4 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 924643 - WHA4 - Cook - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf

 924643 - WHA5 - Cook - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf

Cook Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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