Aboriginal Hostel Officer - Casual Pool

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 43,366 - 43,821; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health – Dudley Park invites applications for a casual Hostel Officer role based in Adelaide. You will deliver personal care, assist with daily living activities and help maintain a clean, safe environment for Aboriginal clients attending medical appointments and treatment.

The role emphasises compassionate communication, multitasking, and working with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and passion for working with diverse communities.
• Compassionate and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• delivering high-quality personal care services to residents, fostering a dignified and respectful environment
• assisting with daily living activities
• maintaining a clean and hygienic environment through routine cleaning and housekeeping duties
• promoting resident engagement by organising recreational activities and encouraging social interaction
• collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans are implemented effectively

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job no: 900127
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Support Services, Aboriginal Health

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health – Dudley Park
• Salary: $31.48 - $31.81 per hour + 25% loading plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – WHA3
• Casual, up to 12 months

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team within Kanggawodli, Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health service as a Hostel Officer.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

Kanggawodli is a purpose built facility providing culturally appropriate accommodation and support to Aboriginal clients from rural and remote SA and interstate who are in Adelaide for medical appointments and/or treatment, and their carers or escorts.

Kanggawodli Hostel does not accommodate residents under the age of 18 years.

As a Hostel Officer, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to residents in our modern healthcare facilities. Your compassionate nature, combined with your ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, will be invaluable in ensuring the well-being and comfort of those under your care.
Key Responsibilities:

• delivering high-quality personal care services to residents, fostering a dignified and respectful environment
• assisting with daily living activities
• maintaining a clean and hygienic environment through routine cleaning and housekeeping duties
• promoting resident engagement by organising recreational activities and encouraging social interaction
• collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans are implemented effectively

In accordance with Sections 30 (1), 52(1) and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with diverse communities.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values your contributions and personal growth.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 900127

Enquiries:

Hayley Thomas

A/Hostel Manager

Phone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

23 July 2027 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

900127 - Aboriginal Hostel Officer - WHA3 - Aboriginal Health - Role Description.pdf

Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2027 Cen. Australia Standard Time