We are seeking a motivated and community minded People Branch Officer to join our small but dedicated team, delivering end-to-end recruitment services across all areas of AHL including working with our Hostels.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference to our business which provide culturally safe accommodation nationally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You’ll play a key role in helping shape our workplace during an exciting time of transformation as we move towards a new e-recruitment solution in the coming months.

Reporting primarily to the Recruitment Team Leader, the People Branch Officer will be responsible for coordinating the end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding activities including assessment of vacancies, advertising, selection, candidate tracking, pre-employment checks and monitoring conditions of engagement, and contract preparation–all whilst ensuring a positive candidate experience.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only under an affirmative measure’s recruitment process.

Whilst this position is open to all locations across Australia there is a preference for Canberra ACT or Adelaide SA.

The key duties of the position include:

• Provide timely, accurate, and culturally responsive recruitment advice and support across the Company, including corporate areas and regional hostels.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for a wide range of vacancies, including:
• Conducting pre-recruitment consultations with business areas to understand workforce needs and promote inclusive hiring practices
• Advising on appropriate recruitment strategies, including affirmative measures, merit pools, expressions of interest, or targeted outreach
• Drafting and publishing job advertisements to attract diverse talent
• Managing applications, supporting selection panels, and preparing shortlisting and selection documentation
• Coordinating provider contracts for recruitment support such as scribing services
• Participate on recruitment panels, providing insights to help ensure fair and culturally informed assessments of candidates as required.
• Support onboarding processes, including the coordination and processing of pre-employment checks (e.g. police checks, working rights, health assessments), ensuring these are communicated in a respectful way.
• Build and maintain strong, relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, to help meet recruitment needs and strengthen trust.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be Australian Citizens or have already lodged an application for Australian Citizenship.

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• to demonstrate eligibility for employment under this affirmative measure, applicants are required to provide evidence that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• provide an Australian Citizenship document (e.g. birth certificate or passport)
• undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check, and
• meet the Fitness for Duty requirements.

For new APS employees, a six-month probationary period will apply.

How to apply

Complete the Application Form available on our website https://www.ahl.gov.au/work

Email your current Resume and completed Application Form directly to [email protected] before 11:59pm AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025.

Include your name and the job reference (APS5 People Branch Officer - VN-0760962) in the subject of your email.