Join AHL and make a real difference

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

We provide culturally safe, 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 Manager’s to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our Yumba and Elly Bennett Hostels in Brisbane QLD. This is a great opportunity to be part of key 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.

The key duties of the position include:

Key responsibilities:

As a Hostel Manager, you’ll take on a broader leadership role, overseeing all aspects of hostel operations while building robust relationships with local stakeholders to support First Nations residents during their stay.

This role requires a proactive manager with strong organisational and people skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for delivering services that make a positive impact.

Key tasks:

Typical responsibilities for an APS5 Hostel Manager / Roving Hostel Manager may include:

- leading the day-to-day operations of the hostel;
- providing leadership, direction and support to staff;
- ensuring services are delivered in line with AHL policies, procedures and operational requirements;
- creating a safe, welcoming and culturally appropriate workplace for residents;
- supporting residents to access services and resources that promote health, wellbeing and independence;
- managing bookings, payments, budgets, rosters and other operational requirements;
- overseeing food service, facility checks, maintenance reporting and general service delivery;
- supporting staff performance, development, training and induction;
- building positive relationships with stakeholders, including local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations;
- supporting cultural activities and events, including days of significance for First Nations peoples;
- always promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in line with AHL’s child safeguarding requirements; and




- ensuring WHS, incident reporting and emergency procedures are followed.

Roving Hostel Manager performs the same duties across multiple hostels and may travel between locations.

Our ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced and driven leader with operational, people management skills and with a strong focus on customer service. You thrive in dynamic environments, are adept at building and leading effective teams, and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services. You are confident engaging with local stakeholders and ensuring residents are well supported throughout their stay.

You bring a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and an ongoing focus on improving service delivery in line with AHL’s standards and strategic objectives.

For further information about each role, please visit our website and review the position description.

Eligibility To be eligible to apply, applicants must be 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.

This is an Affirmative Measures – First Nations position. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures initiative, applicants must:

- be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
- be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person.





Evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status Applicants under the Affirmative Measure must meet the three criteria above.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before they are appointed to the role.

Notes

What We Offer:

- Competitive Pay & Benefits: You’ll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
- Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.
- 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: Options such as; vehicles, superannuation and devicesPLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 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.

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-0772243) 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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