Communication Officer – Aboriginal Hostels Limited
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769985
- Agency: Aboriginal Hostels Limited
- Job Title: Communication Officer
- Position Number: TBA
- Classification: APS Level 5;APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT, Brisbane QLD, Perth WA, Various
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – NSW, Various locations – ACT,
- Salary: $88,834 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Hybrid (Hybrid)
About Aboriginal Hostels Limited
AHL is a not-for-profit Commonwealth company dedicated to providing culturally safe and
affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access
services and economic opportunities. Since 1973, AHL has been committed to improving the
quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people through a national network of
over 40 hostels across Australia.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that has a real impact on how AHL
connects with people, communities and stakeholders across Australia. You will join a
collaborative, outcomes-focused environment that values clear communication, creativity, and
continuous improvement.
The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence how AHL shares its story – supporting
engagement, building trust, and promoting the services we provide to First Nations people. You
will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver communications that are First
Nations led, culturally safe, and impact focused.
We foster a supportive and flexible working environment, with a strong commitment to professional
growth, inclusion, and APS values.
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Duties
- About the role
- As Aboriginal Hostels Limited’s (AHL) Communication Officer, you will assist with the development
- and implementation of AHL’s First Nations led, culturally safe, impact-focused communications,
- media and marketing program. This includes building awareness of our brand through
- external-facing platforms and community engagement activities to support AHL’s strategic
- objectives and promote our service offering to residents and stakeholders. You will also support
- internal engagement through AHL’s recently implemented SharePoint intranet.
- For a full description of the role responsibilities and capabilities, visit the AHL website. Work with
- us | Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Eligibility / Notes
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be
- employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At AHL to be
- eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application,
- unless exceptional circumstances apply. The successful candidate will be assessed through our
- pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will
- normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed
- their probation period elsewhere in the APS. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Position Contact Alycia Knee, 02 6212 2030
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.ahl.gov.au/work
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that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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