Night Attendant and Housekeeper

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Housekeeper and Night Attendant to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our facilities and hostels.

AHL also supports the Australian Government's efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people. By purchasing goods and services from First Nations businesses at every opportunity, we help support a more inclusive economy. We are proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service.

What We're Looking for in a Housekeeper:

• A passion for maintaining a high level of housekeeping.

• If you don't have experience – then a willingness to learn

• The health and fitness to participate in an active role.

• The ability to follow procedures and work independently.

• A positive attitude and a friendly disposition.

• Candidates must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

• Ability to get and maintain police check and a Working with Children Check.

Key Responsibilities: Housekeeper

• Ensure all areas at our hostel are clean, safe, and hygienic for residents and staff.

• Clean and maintain resident rooms and communal areas such as kitchens and bathrooms

• Complete laundry tasks

• Handle cleaning supplies and equipment carefully and follow safety guidelines.

• Assist with other general maintenance tasks as needed.

What We're Looking for in a Night Attendant:

• Candidates who have some experience in the position or related work.

• People with a passion for supporting First Nations young people living away from home.

• The ability to follow procedures and work independently.

• A positive attitude and a friendly disposition.

• Candidates must have Australian citizenship

• Ability to get and maintain police check and a Working with Children Check.

Key Responsibilities: Night Attendant:

• Maintain the safety of students and the security of the premises.

• Provide overnight student supervision.

• Respond to emergencies.

• Report activity and irregularities, including student behaviour, damage to property or maintenance issues, presence of unauthorised persons or other unusual occurrences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 - $64,877 per annum (pro-rated for part-time). You'll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you're well looked after.

• Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy stable, ongoing employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.

• Supportive Team Environment: You'll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.

• Night Attendant roles are fulltime and Parttime. Four Fulltime positions of of 75 Hours/fortnight and two positions of 30 Hours/fortnight. All of these positions come with penalty payments.

• The Housekeeper positions are for someone who is available to work 75 Hours/fortnight (Fulltime Hours) Monday to Friday.

• 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 Entitlements – including additional days off when your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave

• Employee Assistance Programme: Employees, their partners, and their dependants/children will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.

Eligibility:

• Be an Australian Citizen

• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)

• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)

• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications

• Maintain or hold a Working With children's card NT

Contact Persons: Maria Marshall – and Jason Roberts –

Application closes: 11:59pm AEST on Monday 09 June 2025