Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Cooks to join our team in the Alice Springs region, NT and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our facilities and hostels.
These positions are open to everyone, and at AHL, we 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.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Effective 12 March 2026: $62,775 - $68,425 per annum (pro-rated for part-time). You’ll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
- Remote Locality Allowance: Employees are entitled to the payment of $6,751/annum with eligible dependants or $3,718/annum without eligible dependants - Effective 12 March 2026.
- Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Available Positions:
- Alyerre Hostel (Weekend Cook – Part-time) – Saturday and Sunday between 7:30am and 5:30pm (7.5 hours each day)
- Ayiparinya Hostel (Cook – Part-time) – Friday and Saturday between 7:30am and 5:30pm (7.5 hours each day)
- Sid Ross Hostel (Weekend Cook – Part-time) – Saturday and Sunday between 7:30am and 5:30pm (7.5 hours each day)
- Topsy Smith Hostel (Full-time – Tuesday to Saturday) – 75 hours per fortnight
Key Responsibilities: Cook
- 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.
Eligibility:
- provide evidence of Australian Citizenship;
- undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check; (prior to engagement)
- meet Fitness for Duty requirements; (prior to engagement)
- hold or obtain relevant qualifications.
How to apply
Complete the Application Form available from our website Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0767699) in the subject of your email
Contact Person: Jesyjames Carr – 0448 061 407