Hostel Workers

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Housekeeper, Night Attendant, Cook and Weekend Cook to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our facilities and hostels.

AHL also supports the Australian Government’s efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people. By purchasing goods and services from First Nations businesses at every opportunity, we help support a more inclusive economy. We are proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service.

HOUSEKEEPER

What we are looking for:

• A passion for maintaining a high level of housekeeping.
• If you don’t have experience – then a willingness to learn!
• The health and fitness to participate in an active role.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all areas at our hostel are clean, safe, and hygienic for residents and staff.
• Clean and maintain resident rooms and communal areas such as kitchens and bathrooms
• Complete laundry tasks
• Handle cleaning supplies and equipment carefully and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist with other general maintenance tasks as needed.

NIGHT ATTENDANT

What we are looking for:

• Candidates who have some experience in the position or related work.
• 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 
• Ability to get and maintain police check and a Working with Children Check.

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.

COOK

What we are looking for:

• Prepare meals in accordance with AHL’s set menus, Food Safety Standards Australia and other relevant legislation
• Stocktake management rotate, receive and monitor food and kitchen supplies
• Ensure the kitchen is cleaned to a standard as well as the dining areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in meal preparation in an industry-based environment, ensuring the safe production of quality food without compromise to Food Safety Standards Australia.
• Experience in commercial cookery, with an ability to manage stock rotation while ensuring timely service and hygiene of cooking equipment. 
• Good understanding of cleanliness and health standards required whilst preparing food at the workstation.

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)
• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications
• Maintain or hold a Working With children’s card in Northern Territory (NT)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $62,775 - $68,425 per annum (pro-rated for part-time) with 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements.
• Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy stable, ongoing employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.
• Supportive Team Culture: You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
• Regular salary packaging options: for vehicles, superannuation and devices 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: additional days off when your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employees, their partners, and their dependants will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees manage personal and work issues.

How to apply:

• Upload and complete the application form, available from our website Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
• Email your application form and current resume to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59PM AEST, Sunday 20 September 2026. 
• Include your name and the job reference (VN-0772448) in the subject of your email. 

Contact person: JesyJames Carr – 0448 061 407