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.
AHL looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join AHL as an Operations Manager in Alice Springs. You will be reporting to the Business Director and Assistant Director; the Operations Manager will be critical to the organisation in overseeing the operations of a number of hostels in Alice Springs.
Information for candidates: an affirmative measure allows a particular job in the Australian Public Service to be open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. It is open to First Nations candidates only.
To be eligible to apply for an Affirmative Measure – Indigenous position, you must provide confirmation that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as part of the onboarding process by providing one of the following documents:
• a confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation
• a letter signed and executed by the chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• a statutory declaration made by you or a member of an indigenous service provider confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, if no other documents are available.
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
• In-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples.
• Commitment to delivering high quality customer service and prioritising Work Health and Safety for staff, residents and yourself.
• Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills in order to maintain effective relationships with staff, residents and stakeholders.
Eligibility
• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement).
• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement).
• Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check in the NT (prior to engagement).
• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications.
How to apply Apply Now
• Complete the Application Form available from our website Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
• Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to applications@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST on Monday 21 April 2025.
• Please include your name and the job reference (VN3825) in the subject of your email.