Hostel Coordinator

About the role

The Hostel Coordinator leads a multidisciplinary team at the Kardu Darrikardu Numida Hostel in Wadeye, a 24/7 service for school-aged girls and trainees. Reporting to the Wadeye Programs Manager, the role covers program delivery, staff supervision and operational logistics, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed care in a supportive, structured environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the Hostel team, including Youth Workers, House Parents, Mentors, Wellbeing Support Workers, cook and maintenance person.
• Model trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice with staff and students.
• Manage rosters to ensure consistent coverage across all shifts.
• Coordinate team meetings, reflective practice sessions and informal debriefs.
• Identify staff training needs and support access to professional development.
• Support new staff with onboarding and provide mentoring, coaching and guidance.

Required profile

• Vocational or tertiary qualification in community services, training and/or Aboriginality.
• Current and valid NT Ochre card (Working with Children Check).
• Clear National Police Clearance certificate less than 6 months old.
• Valid Northern Land Council permit.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates; manual driver's licence.
• Located in Australia with full working rights.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to engage with young people, families and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with good time management and organisational abilities.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accurate digital record keeping.

What we offer

• Pay of $54.55-$56.86 per hour inclusive of allowances and loadings, plus super.
• Remote allowance of $3.55 per hour and relocation allowance up to $3,000.
• Free shared housing and free quarterly flights between Wadeye and Darwin.
• 4 weeks' annual leave plus 2 weeks paid over the festive season.
• Mobile and laptop, uniforms, coaching and mentoring, and employee assistance counselling.

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter through the online application.