Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Cooks and Kitchenhands to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our facilities and 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:
- Preparing and serving meals in accordance with AHL’s set menus.
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- A passion for excellence in customer service.
- Relevant experience and qualifications are a bonus but not required!
- 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.
Eligibility:
Prior to engagement, you are required to:
- Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.
- Undergo, obtain and maintain a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
- Meet Fitness for Duty requirements.
- Hold and maintain Working with Children Check.
- Hold or ability to obtain the essential qualifications.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 - $64,877 per annum (pro-rated for part-time) for APS2. You’ll receive 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, weekends and public holidays.
- Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops 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 a 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.
How to apply:
- Complete the Application Form.
- Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 29 June 2025.
- Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0759452) in the subject of your email.