Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Project Officer to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our South Central Australia (Alice Springs) Regional office. 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:
- As a Project Officer, you will support the Operations Management Team to ensure the effective service delivery of safe, affordable and culturally appropriate services across the region in line with AHL’s strategic direction.
- Assist with the completion of the region’s financial, banking and payroll processing being carried out within AHL’s required timeframes, standards, policies and procedures.
- Participate and coordinate in HR related matters including staff recruitment activities, performance management and probationary processes across the region.
- Support the Operations Management Team in achieving occupancy outcomes throughout the region
- Build relationships with local stakeholders to support outcomes for First Nations peoples.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: 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. This role require one weekend work - 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.
Our ideal candidates:
The ideal candidate is an experienced and driven leader with operational, management skills and have a strong focus on supporting outcomes for First Nations peoples with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. Someone who has the ability to work independently, set priorities and complete tasks within set timeframes.
You thrive in dynamic environments, are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services. You are confident engaging with local stakeholders. You bring a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and an ongoing focus on improving service delivery in line with AHL’s standards and strategic objectives.
Under the direction of the Director, Frontline Services you will support the Operations Management Team to ensure the effective, service delivery of safe, affordable and culturally appropriate services across the region in line with AHL’s strategic direction, P.R.O.U.D Values, APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Eligibility:
- Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship (e.g. birth certificate or passport).
- Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check in the NT.
- Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
- Meet the Fitness for Duty requirements.
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 Monday 09 February 2026.
Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0766539) in the subject of your email
Contact person: Marni Lowe – 0408 069 570