Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Residential Youth Workers to join our team to help create a safe and welcoming environment at our remote location, Fordimail Hostel, Katherine NT.
Our 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 Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) staff provide accommodation and meals for residents in a supportive environment, assisted by local First Nations service providers and referral agencies.
Our Secondary Education Hostels provide a home away from home for Indigenous Australians (aged 12-18 years) attending partner schools (grades 7 - 12). Our commitment in our student hostels is to ensure that we provide a fair, honest and culturally respectful environment that values each student and their connection to country.
Benefits:
- Paid leave during School Holidays - 4 weeks Annual Leave (to be used in school holiday periods only) PLUS, 6-8 weeks paid Close Down leave during school holiday periods.
- Generous shift penalties apply for work on weekends and public holidays.
- Remote locality allowance.
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Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops etc PLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax year for rent, mortgage or living expenses. This benefit reduces taxable income, increasing fortnightly take-home pay.
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.
About the role:
Residential Youth Workers (RYW) are key in creating a home away from home environment for students. You will support students out of school hours, arrange and engage in creative, culturally rich programs and guide the students to build life-long skills and achieve their personal goals. You will support students with routine activities, including class preparation, provide transport to school/sport/medical appointments, homework and life skills. You will promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of students, always adhering to AHL’S child safeguarding framework.
The role will develop cooperative relationships with schoolteachers, parents and community members. You will work alongside your team and with the guidance of the Head of Boarding, resolve complex issues to ensure a positive, culturally appropriate experience and quality stay.
The RYW performs all tasks in a manner which upholds AHL's commitment to safety of its staff and residents by adhering to relevant WHS practices. You will report unsafe, hazardous or emergency situations using AHL's Hazard and Incident reporting procedures.
For further information about the role refer to the vacancy information.
How to apply:
- Download the application form.
- Email your current resume and completed application form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST, Wednesday 3 June 2026. Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0769708) in the subject of your email.
- For any questions about the role please contact Miles McLoughlin on 0419 987 566 or email jobs@ahl.gov.au