Overview
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is a not‐for‐profit Commonwealth company that has provided culturally safe and affordable accommodation for First Nations people since 1973. AHL operates a national network of 42 hostels across Australia, supporting First Nations people who need to travel away from home to access education, employment, healthcare and other essential services.
AHL is entering a significant period of transformation and growth. Supported by an engaged Board and executive team, the organisation is developing a new ten‐year strategy that will guide its future direction and broaden its impact. AHL seeks to position itself as Australia's leading First Nations mobility, accommodation and wellbeing organisation.
Responsibilities
* Lead the transformation of a national service network supporting First Nations people to access health, education, employment and opportunity.
* Build partnerships and pathways that connect First Nations people to opportunity, wellbeing and support.
* Drive operational excellence, service innovation and sustainable growth across a national network of hostels.
* Lead improvements to service delivery, workforce capability and operational performance.
* Strengthen connections with First Nations communities, government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders.
* Develop strategic partnerships and referral pathways across health, education, employment, justice and community sectors.
* Champion a culture of accountability, cultural safety and continuous improvement.
* Shape the future operating model of the organisation, expanding opportunity and access for First Nations people.
Qualifications
Strategic First Nations executive with proven ability to lead large‐scale operational teams and deliver high‐quality services in complex environments.
* Significant experience overseeing geographically dispersed operations.
* Track record of driving organisational improvement and leading through change.
* Strong focus on people, performance and community outcomes.
* Executive‐level communication, trusted advisor and stakeholder relationship builder.
* Professional experience in hospitality, community, not‐for‐profit, public or corporate sectors.
* Experience in operational reform, service delivery transformation, partnership‐based service models or complex customer‐facing operations.
* Commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
EEO and Benefits
This role is open under the RecruitAbility scheme. Applicants with a disability who opt in and meet the minimum requirements will progress to the next assessment stage, supporting fair and inclusive recruitment. The organisation also requires a legal right to work in Australia and the ability to obtain a negative vetting level 1 security clearance.
Applications close Sunday 28 June 2026.
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