Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a motivated Night Attendant to join our team in Tamworth and help create a safe and supportive environment at our hostel. This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations communities across Australia. If you’re looking for work in a role where your efforts truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
AHL’s Purpose is to provide safe, culturally appropriate and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access medical services, education and economic opportunities. Dedicated staff provide accommodation and meals for residents in a supportive environment, assisted by local First Nations service providers and referral agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain the safety of residents and the security of the premises.
• Provide overnight supervision.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Report activity and irregularities, damage to property or maintenance issues, presence of unauthorised persons or other unusual occurrences.
• Perform general cleaning duties to ensure the hostel is kept clean and tidy.
Our ideal candidate:
• Availability to work 7pm – 7am for 7 nights in a fortnight.
• People with a passion for supporting First Nations people.
• The ability to follow procedures and work independently.
• A positive attitude and a friendly disposition.
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 an NSW 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). You’ll receive an above-award salary, 15.4% superannuation, and generous shift penalties and leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
• Work pattern for the night attendant role is a fulltime role of 75 hours/fortnight, Fridays to Sundays and includes 53.5 hours of 30% penalties, 10.75 hours of penalty payments for Saturday and Sunday. (50% penalty rates apply for Saturday and 100% penalty rates apply for Sunday).
• Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy stable, ongoing employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move within the organisation.
• Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
• 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: 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.
How to apply:
• Complete the Application Form.
• Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST by Wednesday 30 July 2025. Please include your name and the job reference VN-0760189 in the subject of your email
• For any questions around the role please contact Cristal Morris on 02 9043 9570 or jobs@ahl.gov.au