This Temporary Employment Register provides all members of the community with the opportunity to register for upcoming temporary employment opportunities within the Operations Branch at Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL).
Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered with an initial engagement of up to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension of up to 6 months (total maximum period of 18 months). Applications received will remain active for 12 months (until 30 June 2026). By registering your interest, there is no guarantee of an offer of employment. You will only be contacted in the event a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.
A role at AHL offers
- competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%
- a respectful, inclusive and safe workplace where you are supported to perform at your best, with on the job development opportunities
- salary packaging options up to $15,900 per FBT to reduce taxable income
- the opportunity to work with visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to achieve your career ambitions.
- generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.
- variety of leave entitlements including additional days off when your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave.
In return for your passion, you will work in a team of like-minded people who will help to nurture your personal growth and professional career development.
The key duties of the position include:
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing First Nations people with accommodation, meals and a supportive environment while they are away from home to access medical services, education, employment or to attend to other family business.
AHL is one of the largest providers of employment and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
AHL’s key vision is to improve Indigenous quality of life through the delivery of accommodation and wrap-around support services that provide clients access to education, employment, health and other services. It does this informed by values of:
- communication - listening to communities and planning with them to achieve quality outcomes for Indigenous Australians
- access -providing Indigenous Australians access to services to enhance their life quality
- responsiveness - seeking to understand and respond to Indigenous individual and community needs
- equity - providing Indigenous Australians a fair and reasonable opportunity to reach life goals
- efficiency - delivering quality accommodation outcomes at an affordable cost
- results - seeking the best results for our clients.
Eligibility
This is an exciting time to join as you will help shape the future of First Nations people.
Several hostel positions require mandatory qualifications/training, however, there is an opportunity for the successful applicant to obtain the qualification/s within their first 6 months of employment unless otherwise specified.
- Housekeeper: requires a Chemical Handling Training
- Cook or Kitchenhand: requires a Food Safety Handling Certificate
- Night Attendant: First Aid Certificate; Emergency Warden Training
- Residential Youth Worker: First Aid Certificate; Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care provided through Boarding Training Australia, or an equivalent/higher qualification (or ability to obtain in the first 12 months of employment). A valid driver's/bus licence may also be required.
- Hostel and Assistant Hostel Manager or Head and Deputy Head of Boarding: First Aid Certificate; Emergency Warden Training; Food Safety Supervisor Certificate; A valid driver's licence may also be required.
To be eligible for employment with AHL, applicants must meet the requirements for the following conditions:
- Hold a current Australian Citizenship
- Satisfactory complete a National Criminal History Check
- Satisfactory complete a Working with Children Check in the relevant state or territory
- Satisfactory complete a Medical Assessment/Fitness for Duty
- Satisfactory completion of Pre-Employment checks
Notes
Candidates should be aware that
- This is an employment register used to fill a variety of vacancies, and you will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee you will receive an offer of employment.
- Ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 is not possible through this register.
How to apply
Complete the Application Form available attached.
Email your current resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au and include your full name and the job reference (Temporary Register – Operations) in the subject of your email.
Applications on this register will remain active until 30 June 2026, or until you notify Aboriginal Hostels Limited otherwise that you are no longer actively seeking employment.