Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the lives of First Nations People
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is seeking an experienced Communication Manager to collaborate across AHL, and lead a small team in managing AHL's brand, communication and public relations activities. You will be responsible for delivering of key company events throughout the year, which will attract media attention. Another key responsibility is the ongoing delivery and continuous improvement of AHL's intranet. You will work closely with the Content Manager on executing AHL's internal and external engagements strategies. Your exceptional organisational skills, innovation, outstanding communication skills, communication and public relations experience, and attention to detail will contribute to enhancing our brand presence, engaging our audience and driving company communication maturity and growth.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: You'll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you're well looked after.
• Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy 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.
• 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 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, 20 days annual leave, cultural and NAIDOC day leave and 2-day Christmas closedown 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.
The key duties of the position include:
• Plan, lead and deliver AHL's communication strategies and engagement activities to raise AHL's profile and support company growth
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support high-quality content development
• Support the breadth of work of the Communication and Reporting team, more broadly
• Work effectively and flexibly within a small team to achieve results.
Eligibility
• Candidates must have Australian citizenship
• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)
• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications
Contact Details:
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Pen Hucker, Director Communication and Report via email at or on
Notes
How to apply:
Complete the Application Form available on our website
Email your current Resume and completed Application Form to by 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 1 February 2026. Please note that as part of your application you will be required to complete a maximum 2-page pitch on why you are interested in the position, your vision for brand and communication at AHL, and how your previous experience will help you execute that vision.
Please include your name and the job reference (VN in the subject of your email.
Getting to know the Aboriginal Hostels Limited
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.