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.
Across the network of hostels, 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.
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, First Nations employees make up approximately 50% of our workforce.
Our Secondary Education Hostels are dedicated to providing 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.
Residential Youth Workers are key in creating a home away from home environment for students residing at Canon Boggo Pilot Hostel, Thursday Island, QLD.
You will support the students during 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.
About the role
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to students and foster an environment where students feel culturally safe while staying at AHL.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Helping students build and maintain routines that enhance their personal and educational development.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as student applications, appointments and enrolments.
• Engaging with schoolteachers, parents and community members.
• Promoting student participation in regular wellbeing and cultural activities.
• Upholding the safety and welfare of students.
• Performing the responsibility of being the First Aid Officer and Emergency Warden when on duty.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $75,022 - $81,775 pa plus 15.4% superannuation
Employment Type: Ongoing - Full Time (75 hours per fortnight)
Benefits:
• 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.
• Generous shift penalties apply for weekends and public holidays. Work pattern for this role is a fulltime role (75 hours/fortnight) which includes 15 hours of 50% Saturday Penalty rates and 15 hours of 100% Sunday penalty rates.
• Induction training, Corporate Induction; Job Specific Orientation, AHL Child Protection Framework Training, AHL Toolbox Talk Training.
• Meals while on duty.
• 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. 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
The Ideal Person
• People with a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and issues affecting First Nations peoples are well suited to this opportunity.
• You will have a strong interest in community welfare and have qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent/higher.