29th November,
YHA is Australia’s largest backpacker accommodation provider, allowing people of all ages to travel and meet other backpackers in more than 50 YHA properties across the country. We are a membership-based, not for profit association, with all profits going back into our properties and the experience they provide. YHA Australia is part of the world’s largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International, providing more than 4,000 properties in over 90 countries.
Our Values: Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.
- Work together We open doors for each other as well as our guests
- Give our best We bring our best selves every day we come to work
- Put our guest first We know great hosts make great holidays
- Think differently We see problems as opportunities
- Have fun We celebrate and enjoy being together
YHA Hobart Central provides centrally located quality accommodation, just one block from the city’s waterfront. We are committed to offering affordable, sustainable, and community-focused accommodation and experiences in a unique and friendly atmosphere for travellers to relax and connect to the best of Tasmania.
A rare opportunity has become available to work night shift, overseeing the night operations of this 110- bed property.
Day-to-day duties include:
- Providing excellent customer service to property guests and contributing to the property’s friendly and cheerful atmosphere.
- Having possession of the night phone and ensuring that this number is clearly displayed in conspicuous and relevant areas within in the property.
- Checking in late arriving guests and providing them with information that will assist in an enjoyable stay.
- Ensuring property rules are adhered to overnight and harmony is maintained.
- Handing over relevant information during shift changeovers.
- Overseeing the security of the building, dealing with unauthorised persons on premises, and bringing any problem areas to the attention of management
Housekeeping/Cleaning:
- Cleaning of communal facilities and public areas when required.
- Conducting periodic deep cleans of property rooms, ensuites, and communal facilities.
- Controlling laundry sent and received (for properties where a linen hire company is used).
- Removing and sorting of recycling and rubbish from rooms, corridors, bathrooms and communal areas.
- Laundry, folding and restocking of linen.
What we are looking for:
- Availability to work a minimum of 4 hours overnight, including being on-call to attend to guest queries overnight.
- Problem solving skills including the ability to work independently to solve problems in line with YHA policies and procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety and security.
- Ability to commit to minimum of 3-hour shifts prior to overnight engagement.
Whats in it for you?
- Hospitality award hourly rate
- Guaranteed working hours
- Candidate Referral Program
- Internal up-skilling training from our Learning & Development team
- Mental health wellbeing such as an employee assistance program
- Access to additional benefits and discounts as part of YHAs national network
- Allow employees at YHA to celebrate culturally significant holidays that are unique to their cultural and personal beliefs
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