Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Night Attendants, Cooks, Housekeepers, and Assistant Hostel Managers to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our hostels. This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations peoples across Australia. If you’re looking for a position in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities: Night Attendant – APS2
- Maintaining the safety of residents and the security of the premises.
- Monitoring and authorising entrance and departure of residents, staff and visitors.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Reporting activity and irregularities, including damage to property or maintenance issues, presence of unauthorised persons or other unusual occurrences.
- Performing general cleaning duties to ensure the hostel is kept clean and tidy.
Key Responsibilities: Cook – APS2
- Preparing and serving meals in accordance with AHL’s 4 week rotating set menu’s.
- Maintaining compliance with Food Safety Standards and other relevant legislation.
- Assisting with food ordering, receive and monitor food and kitchen supplies.
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and kitchen equipment.
- Preparing the dining room for meal times and clean up afterwards.
Key Responsibilities: Housekeeper – APS2
- Ensuring all areas of our hostel are clean, safe, and hygienic for residents and staff.
- Cleaning and maintaining resident rooms and communal areas such as dining rooms, lounge rooms and bathrooms.
- Completing regular room cleans and laundry tasks
- Handling cleaning supplies and equipment carefully and follow safety guidelines.
- Assisting with other general housekeeping duties as needed.
Key responsibilities: Assistant Hostel Manager – APS4
Working in conjunction with the Hostel Manager, your role will be to ensure hostel occupancy is high and service to residents is exceptional. You will be a hands-on manager, working closely and supervising a small hostel team to provide three meals a day whilst ensuring the facility is clean, safe and welcoming. Under the direction of the Operations Management Team, Hostel managers facilitate the day-to-day operations of the hostel in accordance with AHL policies and procedures, the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct and relevant APS legislation.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passion for excellence in customer service.
- Relevant experience and qualifications are a bonus but not required for APS2 roles!
- The health and fitness to participate in an active role.
- The ability to follow procedures and work independently.
- A positive attitude and a friendly nature.
- Experience in a management position or background in leading hospitality and accommodation teams (for APS4 Assistant Hostel Manager)
Eligibility:
- Candidates must have Australian citizenship
- Ability to get and maintain police check and a Working with Children Check.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 - $64,877 per annum (pro-rated for part-time) for APS2. $75,022 - $81,775 per annum (pro-rated for part time) for APS4. You’ll receive an above-award salary, 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
- Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.
- Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
- Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and personal expenses etc PLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses. This benefit reduces taxable income, increasing fortnightly take-home pay.
- Generous Leave Entitlements – including additional days off when your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Employees, their partners, and their dependants/children will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.
At AHL we welcome all candidates and value the unique skills and perspectives each person brings. If you’re looking for a position that lets you make a real difference, apply today and help us support First Nations peoples across the country.
Please click here to submit an application.
As part of your application, you will need to attach a CV, provide two references and answer some questions about how your experience will make you a great fit for the role.
For more information, please reach out to Miles McLoughlin on 0419 987 566 or Miles.McLoughlin@ahl.gov.au or the HorizonOne team at ahl@horizonone.com.au
You can also request a paper-based application form which can be submitted via email by contacting ahl@horizonone.com.au
Please note that applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 25 May 2025.