Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Night Attendant and a Cook 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 stable job in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities: Night Attendant
• Maintain the safety of residents and the security of the premises.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of residents, staff and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Report activity and irregularities, including damage to property or maintenance issues, presence of unauthorised persons or other unusual occurrences.
• Perform general cleaning duties to ensure the hostel is kept clean and tidy.
Key Responsibilities: Cook
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with AHL’s set menus.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety Standards and other relevant legislation.
• Assist with food ordering, receive and monitor food and kitchen supplies.
• Cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare the dining room for mealtimes and clean up afterwards.
What We’re Looking For:
• A passion for excellence in customer service.
• Relevant experience, qualifications are a bonus!
• 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 a police check and a Working with Children Check
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 - $64,877 per annum (pro-rated for part-time). You’ll receive an above-award salary, 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
• Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy stable, ongoing employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organization.
• Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
• Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.
The Night Attendant role is a fulltime position (75 hours/fortnight), currently 7am to 7pm, for 8 days a fortnight. (This includes 53.75 hours of 30% afterhours penalty payments, 10.75 hours of 50% Saturday penalty payments and 10.5 hours of 100% Sunday penalty payments.)
The Cook role is a fulltime position (75 hours/fortnight), currently working weekdays 10:30am to 7pm.
• Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops 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 – including additional days off when a your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave
• Employee Assistance Programme: Employees, their partners, and their dependants/children will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.
At AHL, we welcome all candidates and value the unique skills and perspectives each person brings. If you’re looking for a stable job that lets you make a real difference, apply today and help us support First Nations peoples across the country.
How to Apply
• Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEDT on Wednesday, 09 April 2025.
• Please include your name and the job reference (VN3125) in the subject of your email.
Contact Person: Carla Wills – 0460 111 106
Applications closes: 11:59pm AEDT on Wednesday, 09 April 2025