Casual Cooks, Night Attendants and Housekeepers

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated casual hostel workers to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our hostel in Tamworth, NSW.

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.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 – $64,877 per annum, 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.

The key duties of the position include:

Multiple casual roles are available, including:

Cooks

• Prepare meals and dining areas for residents.

• Manage stock – including receiving, rotating, and monitoring food and kitchen supplies.

• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Night Attendants

• Provide property security and ensure the safety of residents.

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the issues affecting First Nations peoples.

While experience in a similar industry is desirable, what matters most is your ability to work effectively 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.

Eligibility

Prior to engagement, you are required to:

• Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

• Undergo, obtain and maintain a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.

• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements.

• Hold and maintain NSW Working with Children Check.

Notes

How to Apply

• Complete the Application Form available on our website.

• Email your current resume and completed application form to by 11:59 PM AEST, Wednesday 10 September 2025.

• Include your name and the job reference (VN in the subject line of your email.

• For any questions about the role, please contact Cristal Morris on or at

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.