Part time Night Attendants Wanted!
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for two reliable and motivated Night Attendants to join our team in Dubbo and help create a safe and supportive environment at our student 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 students and the security of the premises.
- Provide overnight student supervision.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Report activity and irregularities, including student behaviour, 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 9pm – 9am for 5 nights in a fortnight.
- Candidates who have some experience working with children or young people.
- People with a passion for supporting First Nations young people living away from home.
- The ability to follow procedures and work independently.
- A positive attitude and a friendly disposition.
- Candidates must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- 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). 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.
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.
Paid Leave during School Holidays - 4 weeks Annual Leave plus 6-8 weeks paid Close Down leave during school holiday periods. Note: staff may be asked to work up to 2 weeks in total during the school holidays to undertake training, relief work, and hostel preparation for new term or hostel closedown
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.
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 an NSW Working with Children Check.
- Hold or ability to obtain the essential qualifications.
How to apply:
- Complete the Application Form attached.
- Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST by Tuesday 17 June 2025. Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0758990) in the subject of your email
- For any questions around the role please contact Tayla Smith on 0447 230 109