Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Casual Assistant Hostel Managers and Casual Hostel Workers to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our William T Onus Hostel in Melbourne.

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.

Your Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 – $81,775 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.

Multiple casual roles are available, including:

Assistant Hostel Managers

• AHL Assistant Hostel Managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of their hostels.

• You will be a hands-on manager, working closely with the hostel team to provide three meals a day and ensure the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming.

• You will be detail-oriented, ensuring all hostel operations meet standards in line with guidelines and policies, and you’ll focus on continually developing your team to improve our service offering.

Cooks & Kitchenhands

• 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.

• Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

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

• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements.

• Hold and maintain VIC Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

• Complete the Application Form available on our website.

• Email your current resume and completed application form to [email protected] by 11:59 PM AEST, Wednesday 23 July 2025.

• Include your name and the job reference (VN-0760206) in the subject line of your email.

• For any questions about the role, please contact Nitin Verma on 03 9036 4510 or at [email protected].