Housekeeper and Night Attendant

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 in Trilby Cooper Hostel, Kalgoorlie, WA 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 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: Work pattern for the night attendant role is a fulltime role of 75 hours/fortnight, Thursday to Thursday and includes 53.5 hours of 30% penalties, 10.75 hours of penalty payments for Saturday and Sunday. (50% penalty rates apply for Saturday and 100% penalty rates apply for Sunday).

• The Housekeeper positions (2 positions) are Parttime of 52.5/ fortnight. Both the positions require weekend work.

• 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.

The key duties of the position include:

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 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.

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'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.

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

Notes

How to apply

Complete the Application Form available from our website (Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited)

Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to by 11:59pm AWST on Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Please include your name and the job reference (VN in the subject of your email

Contact Persons: Sanket Raul –

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.