Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is looking for reliable and motivated Residential Youth Workers to join our team for full time and part time work and help create a safe and welcoming environment at “Biala” our student hostel for girls in Allambie Heights, NSW.

Our Purpose is to provide safe, culturally appropriate and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access medical services, education and economic opportunities. 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.

Our Secondary Education Hostels provide a home away from home for Indigenous Australians (aged 12-18 years) attending partner schools (grades 7 - 12). Our commitment in our student hostels is to ensure that we provide a fair, honest and culturally respectful environment that values each student and their connection to country.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay & Benefits: $70,477 — $76,820 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 within the organisation.

Supportive Team Environment You'll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.

Generous shift penalties apply for work after hours, weekends and public holidays. This role requires weekend work - 50% penalty rates apply for Saturday, and 100% penalty rates apply for Sunday.

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 —18 days sick/personal leave per annum, cultural and NAIDOC day leave.

Paid leave during School Holidays - 4 weeks Annual Leave (to be used in school holiday periods only) PLUS, 6-8 weeks paid Close Down leave during school holiday periods.

Note: staff may be asked to work up to 2 weeks in total during the school holidays to undertake training, relief work, and hostel preparation for new term or hostel closedown.

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.

The key duties of the position include:

Residential Youth Workers are key in creating a home away from home environment for students. You will support students out of school hours, arrange and engage in creative, culturally rich programs and guide the students to build life-long skills and achieve their personal goals.

Student services — Residential youth workers support students with routine activities, including class preparation, provide transport to school/sport/medical appointments, homework and life skills. You will promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of students, always adhering to AHL’S child safeguarding framework.

Community Engagement - Residential youth workers develop cooperative relationships with schoolteachers, parents and community members. You will work alongside your team and with the guidance of the Head of Boarding to ensure a positive, culturally appropriate experience and quality stay.

Work, Health and Safety - Residential youth workers perform all tasks in a manner which upholds AHL's commitment to safety of its staff and residents by adhering to relevant WHS practices. You will report unsafe, hazardous or emergency situations using AHL's Hazard and Incident reporting procedures.

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.
Current Drivers Licence
Hold or ability to obtain the essential qualifications.

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

Current First Aid Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Bronze Medallion
Certificate 4 in Community Services or equivalent training or experience

How to apply:

Complete the Application Form on our website (Work with us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited)

Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59pm AEST by Sunday, 19 July 2026. Please include your name and the job reference (VN-0770669) in the subject of your email.

For any questions about the role please contact Tayla Smith on 0447 230 109 or email jobs@ahl.gov.au

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