Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for a reliable and motivated Housekeeper to join our team at our Nindee Hostel, Beulah Park, Adelaide. This is a great opportunity to be part of important work that supports First Nations peoples across Australia. 

Across its network 42 hostels, dedicated Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) staff provide accommodation and meals for residents in a supportive environment, assisted by local First Nations service providers and referral agencies.

AHL also supports the Australian Government’s efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: $59,520 - $64,877 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. You will also get the opportunity to move within AHL around other hostels
• Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays. Please see work pattern attached to vacancy information
• 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
• 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.

As a Housekeeping, you’ll play an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for hostel guests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms
• Replenishing amenities and supplies
• Ensuring pantries and housekeeping equipment are in top condition
• Assisting guests with requests where possible
• Ensure the hostel is serviced and cleaned to a high standard
• Ensure the adequate supply of cleaning products, linen and other relevant items are available and stored appropriately
• Ensure all rooms are checked regularly for repair and maintenance requirements, and that appropriate notifications are reported to the Hostel Manager or Assistant Hostel Manager.

About the Candidate:

• Hostel Workers need to be in good physical health, and will be required to walk, lift and carry.
• Hostel Workers work a flexible schedule, and must be able to move continuously during working hours. Shift work may apply.
• Ability to complete housekeeping and cleaning tasks in a productive and efficient manner.

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

A position description is attached.