Project Officer

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 facilities and 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. 

Under broad direction 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.
• 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.
• Preparation of travel and accommodation documentation.
• Provide routine advice and correspondence internally or externally within the region, respond to enquiries from shared mailboxes and file documents appropriately. 
• Support the Operations Management Team in achieving occupancy outcomes throughout the region 

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• In-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to support outcomes for First Nations peoples and the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations peoples.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and complete tasks within set timeframes.
• Experience in, or the capacity to obtain knowledge in the following areas:
  • APS/AHL HR practices including recruitment and performance management;
  • Purchasing, staff travel and accommodation; and
  • Staff leave and timesheet processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders whilst upholding P.R.O.U.D Values.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with strong attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong administrative skills and computer literacy. Readiness to grasp new processes and systems quickly.
• Current Driver Licence.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be Australian Citizens or have already lodged an application for Australian Citizenship. 
Successful applicants will be required to:

• provide an Australian Citizenship document (e.g. birth certificate or passport)
• Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check in the NT 
• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check, and
• Meet the Fitness for Duty requirements.

How to apply

• Complete the Application Form attached 
• Email your current Resume and completed Application Form directly to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEDT on 15 June 2025.
• Include your name and the job reference (VN-0759087) in the subject of your email.