Casual Hostel and Hospitality Workers

5 days ago


Alice Springs, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time

Overview

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Casual Hostel Workers to join our team as Night Attendants, Cooks/Kitchenhands and Housekeepers, and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our South-Central Australian Hostels located in Alice Springs.

As a Casual Hostel Worker with AHL, you will receive a competitive base rate with 25% Casual loading plus 15.4% superannuation. Generous shift penalties also apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays.

AHL encourage diversity, welcoming all candidates and value the unique skills and perspectives each person brings. We provide flexible working arrangements to support people returning to the workforce, parents with care arrangements, and also offer weekend and nights shifts for those requiring irregular shift arrangements.

We offer rewarding experiences and rewarding employment conditions, with the opportunity to further your career within the Australian Public Service (APS).

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

Benefits

- Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 – $64,877 per annum, with 25% Casual loading plus 15.4% superannuation and generous leave entitlements.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
- Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a friendly and inclusive team where your contribution is truly valued.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to confidential, professional counselling services for employees, their partners, and dependants.

Multiple casual roles are available, including:

Cooks & Kitchenhands

- Prepare and serving meals for residents.
- Prepare and cleaning dining areas for residents
- Manage stock – including receiving, rotating, and monitoring food and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Night Attendants

- Provide property security, monitor and protect premises, and ensure the safety of residents.
- Complete general administrative tasks and record daily security activities.
- Attend to housekeeping duties, including upkeep of common rooms and grounds.
- Monitor and authorise entry and exit of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Respond to emergencies when required.

Housekeepers

- Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the hostel.
- Maintain adequate cleaning supplies and linen, ensuring appropriate storage.
- Regularly inspect rooms for repairs and maintenance needs and report issues to the Hostel Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Support the team with general housekeeping and ad hoc cleaning tasks as required.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively.

While experience in a similar industry is desirable, what matters most is your ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team.

For Night Attendants: You must be available to work night shifts and be capable of managing emergency situations when they arise.

Pre-engagement

- Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.
- Undergo, obtain and maintain a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
- Meet Fitness for Duty requirements.
- Hold and maintain NT Working with Children Check (Applicable to Alice Spring location only)

How to Apply

Complete the Application Form available on our website.

Email your current resume and completed application form to Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited by 11:59 PM AEST, Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Include your name and the job reference (VN-0763161) in the subject line of your email.

For any questions about the role, please contact Jesy Carr on 0448 061 407 or at jobs@ahl.gov.au.

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