Join AHL and make a real difference
At Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL), we’re all about connection, care and opportunity. The work is real and so is the impact!
We provide culturally safe, affordable accommodation for First Nations people travelling away from home and for over 50 years, we have been helping change lives across Australia.
You’re not just working; you are creating a place where people can feel safe and at home.
AHL is looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Cooks and Weekend Kitchenhands to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our Alice Springs 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.
They key duties of the position include:
Under the general direction of the Hostel Manager, all hostel worker positions will provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting for First Nations people.
Cooks / Kitchenhands
The Cook / Kitchenhand position will assist with the preparation of meals and day-to-day operation of the kitchen in accordance with food standards and relevant legislation.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Preparing and serving meals for residents.
- Receiving, rotating and storing food and kitchen supplies.
- Assisting with stock management.
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Preparing and cleaning the dining room for all residents.
Essential Qualifications and Training
Cook / Kitchenhand
Food Safety Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain in the first six months of employment).
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be Australian Citizens or have already lodged an application for Australian Citizenship.
Prior to engagement the successful applicants will be required to:
- provide an Australian Citizenship document (e.g. birth certificate or passport);
- undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check;
- hold and maintain a working with children check in NT; and
- meet the fitness for duty requirements.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: You’ll receive 15.4% superannuation, and competitive salary 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.50% penalty rates apply for Saturday, and 100% penalty rates apply for Sunday.
- 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.
Recruitment Initiatives
Identified Position – Indigenous jobseekers and non-Indigenous jobseekers with a commitment to working with First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.
Further, the RecruitAbility scheme applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
How to apply
Upload and complete the application form, available from our website Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Email your application form and current resume to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59PM AEST, Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Include your name and the job reference (VN-0773844) in the subject of your email.
Contact person: Tiangela Cassady – 0431 865 381