Position: Hostel Coordinator
Status: Full-time position
Salary: $54.55- $56.86 per hour (inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
Qualifications: Vocational or tertiary qualifications in community services, training and/or Aboriginality
Service name: Wadeye Kardu Darrikardu Numida Hostel
Location: Wadeye, Northern Territory 0822

One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. Our remote services are in some of Australia’s most hard to reach, underserviced locations. It takes a special kind of person to work in these services, the kind of person who wants to make a difference.

Located in the small coastal community of Wadeye, the Kardu Darrikardu Numida Hostel is a 24/7 operating service.

Living in Wadeye truly gives you the prospect to experience and understand the benefit and challenges of living and working in remote Australia. Working alongside locally employed staff, you can learn from the local Aboriginal people. All while being supported by a small team, where your ideas and input can have genuine impact on the service and community.

Benefits on offer

- Above award salary
- Additional remote allowance of $3.55 per hour
- Relocation allowance up to $3,000
- Free shared housing available
- Free quarterly flights from Wadeye to Darwin and return
- 4 weeks’ annual leave + 2 weeks paid over the festive season
- Mobile + Laptop
- Uniforms provided
- Support, coaching and mentoring provided
- Length of service incentives
- Free and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through the One Tree Employee Assistance Program

What you’ll do

The Hostel Coordinator plays a vital role in the daily coordination and smooth running of the Wadeye Hostel program. Responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, including Youth Workers, House Parents, cook, maintenance person, Mentor, and Wellbeing Worker.



The Hostel Coordinator ensures the provision of culturally safe, trauma-informed care and a supportive, structured environment for school-aged girls and trainees.

Reporting to the Wadeye Programs Manager, the Hostel Coordinator oversees program delivery, staff supervision, and operational logistics. This includes maintaining consistent routines, managing staff coverage, mentoring team members, supporting student wellbeing and engagement, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures. The role is central to creating a safe, nurturing space where young people can thrive socially, emotionally, and educationally.

- Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the Hostel team, including Youth Workers, House Parents, Mentors, Wellbeing Support Workers, cook, and maintenance person.
- Model trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice in all interactions with staff and students.
- Manage rosters to ensure consistent coverage and adequate support across all shifts.
- Coordinate regular team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and informal debriefs.
- Identify staff training needs and support access to career development opportunities.
- Support new staff with a structured onboarding process and clear expectations.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to build team capability and wellbeing.

Selection criteria

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with young people, families, and stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with a calm, solutions-focused approach.




- Competent in using Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and maintaining accurate digital records.
- Exceptional time management, organisational, and administrative capabilities.
- Valid manual driver’s licence.
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis desirable).
- Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with adolescents and demonstrate sound professional judgement, particularly in crisis situations.

Requirements and Qualifications

- Must be located in Australia with full working rights
- Current and valid NT Ochre card (Working with Children Check)
- Clear National Police Clearance certificate (less than 6 months old)
- Vocational or tertiary qualifications in community services, training and/or Aboriginality
- Valid Northern Land Council permit
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A valid manual driver’s licence

What you need to do

- Provide your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position
- Click on the “Apply” button

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) •••• •103 or ••••@onetree.org.au

One Tree, the place to be
To view our website, visit: www.onetree.org.au

One Tree Community Services is unwavering in its commitment to child safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm of any kind. All applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous screening, including background and reference checks, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding children. We are dedicated to maintaining environments where children are safe, respected, and protected at all times, and we actively deter and will not engage individuals who do not share these values.

One Tree Community Services is an Equal Prospect Employer supporting diversity in the workplace and Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

📌 Hostel Coordinator (Wadeye)
🏢 One Tree Community Services
📍 Wadeye