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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. We offer rewarding experiences and rewarding employment conditions.
We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to join our Galawu Hostel in the bustling City of Darwin. The ideal candidate will be energetic and passionate about providing excellent customer service to AHL residents.
The key duties of the position include:As the Housekeeper, you will undertake cleaning tasks on a routine (daily, weekly, etc.) basis. This includes:
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.Ensure a high level of customer service is provided to AHL residents at all times, including attending to resident requests in a professional and courteous manner.All workplace tasks will be performed in a manner which upholds AHL's commitment to the safety of its staff and residents by adhering to relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices at all times. This includes the requirement for an employee to:
Promptly report workplace hazards, WHS issues including injury or illness to their manager or Health and Safety Representative (HSR) as soon as practicable.Report an unsafe, hazardous or emergency situation using AHL's critical incident management framework and procedures.Appropriately use equipment or substances provided by AHL and report all asset and property maintenance related matters.You will be required to work as part of a team. Whilst your regular duties will be in Housekeeping, you may be required from time to time to perform other duties as directed by the Hostel Manager or Assistant Hostel Manager to ensure a high level of service is maintained.
You must meet the conditions of engagement. You will be required to:
Provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.Hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check in the NT (Ochre Card).Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check.Meet the Fitness for Duty requirements.For brand new employees, a Probationary period will also apply.
The following qualifications will be highly regarded:
Chemical Handling Training; Other relevant qualifications or work experience in a similar role; Certificate II or greater in Hospitality.Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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