Join AHL and make a real difference

At Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL), we’re all about connection, care and prospect. The work is real and so is the impact!

We provide culturally protected, affordable accommodation for First Nations people travelling away from home and for over 50 years, we have been helping change lives across Australia.

You’re not just working; you are creating a place where people can feel safe and at home.

AHL is looking for reliable and motivated hostel workers to fill the following vacancies:

- Weekend Cook (Cannon Boggo Pilot Hostel)
- Housekeeper and Night attendant (Jumula Dubbins Hostel)

Join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our 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 position in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we would love to hear from you. What does AHL offer?
- Competitive pay: 5.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
- Job security & development: Eemployment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.
- Supportive team: 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. 50% penalty rates apply for Saturday, and 100% penalty rates apply for Sunday.
- 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: 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 Program: Employees, their partners, and their dependants will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.

The key duties of the position include: Under the general direction of the Hostel Manager,



all hostel worker positions will provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting for First Nations people.

Cook:

The Cook position will assist with the preparation of meals and day-to-day operation of the kitchen in accordance with food standards and relevant legislation.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Preparing and serving meals for residents.
- Receiving, rotating and storing food and kitchen supplies.
- Assisting with stock management.
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Preparing and cleaning the dining room for all residents.

Night Attendant: The Night Attendant position will assist with the monitoring of the night security of the hostel in accordance with AHL’s policies and procedures.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Monitor premises to preserve order and protect property.
- Oversee and record entry/exit of residents, staff and visitors.
- Report and assist in escalating emergencies following established procedures.
- Enter and maintain data on AHL’s online reservation system.
- Record daily activities and note irregularities, eg. equipment or property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences) using established templates.
- General domestic duties.

Housekeeper: The Housekeeper position will assist with maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff in accordance with organizational standards and relevant legislation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Undertaking daily cleaning tasks throughout the hostel, including resident rooms, common and service areas.
- Ensure cleaning is performed to a high standard and maintaining hygiene requirements.
- Monitoring and maintaining an adequate supply of cleaning products and equipment.




- Inspecting rooms and facilities regularly for maintenance requirements and reporting issues to the Hostel Manager or Assistant Hostel Manager.

For further information regarding the duties of the role, please review the position description. Eligibility To be eligible to apply, applicants must be an Australian Citizens or have already lodged an application for Australian Citizenship.

Prior to engagement the successful applicants will be required to:

- provide an Australian Citizenship document (e.g. birth certificate or passport);
- undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check;
- hold and maintain a working with children check in QLD; and
- meet the fitness for duty requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Training

Night Attendant

- First Aid Certificate

Any other relevant qualifications and training required for the role can be undertaken within the first 6 months of employment.

Notes

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 [email protected] by 11:59PM AEST, Monday 14 September 2026.
- Include your name and the job reference (VN-0772250) in the subject of your email.

Getting to know the Aboriginal Hostels Limited Our purpose is to provide culturally safe and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access services and economic opportunities. Across our network of hostels, dedicated AHL staff provide accommodation and meals for residents in a culturally safe and supportive environment. We have a strong network of relationships with other organisations, including First Nations organisations.

This network both refers residents to AHL and works alongside AHL to support residents to meet their needs. We are proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service, First Nations employees make up over 40% of our workforce. Working with us will provide you with a chance to contribute to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people.

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