Affirmative Measures - APS 4 Assistant Hostel Manager – Perth, Kalgoorlie and Broome, WA (Casual Roles)

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Assistant Hostel Manager to join our team and help create a secure, clean, and welcoming environment at our hostels in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Broome, WA Region.

This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations peoples across Australia. If you’re looking for employment in a supportive team where your efforts truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

- Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
- Remote locality allowance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to confidential, professional counselling services for employees, their partners, and dependants.

The key duties of the position include:

Your role is to ensure hostel occupancy is high and service to residents is exceptional. You will be a hands-on manager, working closely with the small hostel team to provide three meals a day and ensuring the facility is clean, safe and welcoming. You will be a perfectionist, ensuring all hostel operations are meeting standards in line with guidelines and policies and continually developing your team to improve our service offering.

You will be reporting to an Operations Management Team and will provide regular reports on hostel operations to the Operations Management Team and to AHL’s National Office business areas as required.

Our ideal candidate can:

- demonstrate leadership and accountability.
- understand and apply AHL delegations and broader APS guidelines and principles
- liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support residents with efficiency and professionalism.
- create a culture of excellent customer service.
- deliver services in accordance with AHL’s operational handbook.




- provide management support to all hostel staff.
- perform all duties with integrity and professionalism.
- adhere to Work Health and Safety practices.

For further information about the role and how to apply please refer to the Vacancy Information available on our website.

Eligibility

Qualifications and Training (or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment)

- First Aid Certificate.
- Emergency Warden Training.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Training is provided by AHL where required.

Prior to engagement, you will be required to:

- provide evidence of Australian Citizenship;
- meet Fitness for duty requirements;
- hold and maintain a Working with children check in NT; and
- hold or obtain relevant qualifications.

Notes

How to apply

- Complete the Application Form available on our website Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
- Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to [email protected] by 11:59pm AWST on Sunday 18 October 2026.
- Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0773302) in the subject of your email.

Contact Person: Tiangela Cassady – [0455 910 177](tel:0455 910 177)

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.

📌 Affirmative Measures - Casual Assistant Hostel Managers (Perth)
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