Assistant Hostel Manager

Aboriginal Hostels Limited’s (AHL) vision is to improve the quality of life and opportunities for First Nations people through their national network of hostels.  

AHL hostels are like a home away from home for people needing to travel for access to services or for work and education opportunities. They provide comfortable, culturally safe and affordable accommodation, three meals a day and a welcoming environment for those who stay. 

The Opportunity  

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Assistant Hostel Manager to join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at our Wangkana Kari Hostel, Tennant Creek, NT. Working closely with the local community, you will support people staying in hostels and ensure residents can connect with all services they require during their stay. 

AHL is proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service (APS) with First Nations employees making up approximately 50% of their workforce.  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $79,125 - $86,246 per annum (pro-rated for part-time). You’ll receive an above-award salary, 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.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand life’s demands, so we offer flexible or job-share options to suit your needs.
• 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 a your RDO falls on a public holiday, 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave 
• Remote Locality allowance : $9186.00/year with eligible dependants and $5215.00/year without eligible dependants.
• 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.

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

This is a hands-on role and will see you working closely with the team to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment. 

The Ideal Person 

Great Assistant Hostel Mangers come from a wide range of backgrounds. 

While experience in a similar industry is important, a successful Assistant Hostel Manager must have empathy and resilience with a calm but firm demeanour. You will be a hands-on manager, working closely with the small hostel team to provide three meals a day and ensuring the facility is clean, safe and welcoming. You will be a perfectionist, ensuring all hostel operations are meeting standards in line with guidelines and policies and continually developing your team to improve our service offering. You will be reporting to an Operations Management Team and will provide regular reports on hostel operations to the Operations Management Team and to AHL’s National Office business areas as required. 

People with a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and issues affecting First Nations people are well suited to this opportunity and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.  

• provide evidence of Australian Citizenship;
• undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check; (prior to engagement)
• Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check in NT (prior to engagement).
• meet Fitness for Duty requirements; (prior to engagement)
• hold or obtain relevant qualifications.

Qualifications and Training (or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment)

• Child Safeguarding Certificate
• First Aid Certificate.
• Emergency Warden Training
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Training is provided by AHL where required. 

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 ••••@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm ACST on Sunday, 23 August 2026
• Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0771713) in the subject of your email
• Contact Person: Denise O’Neill: 08 •••• •278

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.