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Work With Us

Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia.

First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 10 largest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia.

At Tangentyere, our jobs are varied and range from administrative to professional fields. 

We have a strong commitment to the employment of local Aboriginal staff, valuing this as a core feature of any culturally competent service, as well as the capacity development of Aboriginal people. The majority of our workforce is Aboriginal. Inherent within TCAC employment of local Aboriginal people is the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 

With a dedicated and friendly workforce, generous entitlements, and challenging and rewarding roles, Tangentyere Council offers an ideal workplace for people interested in working in Aboriginal Community Services.

Tangentyere Council is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Tangentyere Council is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.

Our recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police checks and reference checks for all candidates to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

Employee Benefits

Tangentyere is pleased to offer attractive employee benefits, including:
  • Generous leave entitles including 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading, and Healthy Lifestyle Leave
  • Attractive remote area Salary Sacrifice arrangements available to permanent part time and full time staff
  • Long Service Leave available, pro rata after 7 years continuous service.
  • Additional allowances include bilingual, first aid, travel
  • Guaranteed remuneration whilst on Jury Service
Contact Human Resources
4 Elder Street, 
Alice Springs NT 0870
T: (08) 8951 4222 
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Current Employment Opportunities

The following positions are currently available at Tangentyere Council.
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  • Safe House Carer

    Safe House Carer

    Level: 1.1 - 3.1

    Salary: $27.65 - 36.00 per hour

    Hours/Employment Status: Casual


    The Tangentyere Safe House (Ndarndarinjika Safe Houses) provides short term crisis accommodation for Aboriginal children between the ages of 0-12 years old, including respite care. Working from a child centred approach the aim of the program is to ensure that young people are supported therapeutically through the safe provision of a physically, emotionally, and culturally appropriate family environment. The program recognises continued connection to family and culture as integral to a child’s identity and has cultural safety as a fundamental principle of its service provision.  


    This position is responsible for the day-to-day support for Aboriginal children in our care, the primary focus of this role is to ensure the children are supported through a physically, emotionally, and culturally safe family environment.  Safe House Carers work on a roster system within a home care setting and are required to attend to all aspects of the house whilst on duty with a primary focus on the care and supervision of all children residing in our houses.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    This position involves out of hours work including evenings and weekends.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date:  ongoing advertisement

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • LDM Support Officer - Aboriginal Identified

    LDM Support Officer

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 1.1

    Salary: $34.56 per hour including casual loading

    Hours/Employment Status: Casual


    Led by our Board of Directors, we are working closely with Town Campers to decide Local Decision-Making (LDM) priorities for families and Town Camps. Our goal is to make sure new and existing government and organisational policies and programs are useful and meaningful on the ground. This includes working with the LDM team to support the implementation of Town Campers local priorities. This role is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 06/03/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Local Decision Making Facilitator - Aboriginal Identified

    Local Decision Making (LDM) Facilitator

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Led by our Board of Directors, the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) is working closely with Town Campers to determine Local Decision-Making (LDM) priorities for their families and Town Camp. LDM aims to ensure new and existing government and organisational policies and programs address local priorities and needs and achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.


    The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is committed to Local Decision-Making and community control. The LDM Facilitator will work directly with the Executive Officer - Strategic Development to facilitate community workshops over 12 months, to support the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of first priorities and long-term Local Development Agendas for each Town Camp in a culturally safe manner.


    The LDM Facilitator is a part-time role and will work alongside a second part-time LDM Facilitator (one male and female).  This role is an identified position only open to people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.



    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 06/03/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Carpenter

    Carpenter

    Level: 6.1

    Salary: $101,478 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Constructions delivers property management, new construction work, and trade repairs and maintenance works to Alice Springs Town Camps and remote communities & outstations. Carpenters will be allocated by the General Manager to work on projects under the supervision of the Property Management Team Leader or one of the Constructions Supervisors.


    This Carpenter will work under the supervision of the construction supervisors, and undertake various construction related activities including but not limited to tasks such as constructing and upgrading municipal residences and buildings, maintenance services including carrying out necessary minor general repairs.


    This position is also expected to work autonomously or as part of a team, demonstrate sound judgement and decision making. The Carpenter must be a responsible person and have the capacity to instruct and supervise unskilled labourers in basic construction related tasks.


    This position involves out of hours work including evenings and weekends.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Night Patrol Team Leader - Aboriginal Identified

    Night Patrol Team Leader

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/ pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Youth and Night Patrol is part of the Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division which aims to improve the quality of life of Central Australian Aboriginal people and the wider community through providing innovative, responsive, and culturally appropriate services.


    This position is responsible for the operations of Night Patrol, which assists people at risk of either causing, or becoming victims of harm in the community. Night Patrol provides early intervention, mediation and negotiation strategies aimed at the prevention of conflict and antisocial behaviour through patrolling the public areas of Alice Springs and town camps seven days a week, 7pm to 3am.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Patroller - Aboriginal Identified

    Patroller

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 2.1-3.1

    Salary: $32.20 - 36.00 per hour

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Part Time


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This includes the Brown Street Youth Service, the Youth Development Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and out-of-school hours services.  The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that all staff, including Patrollers, are working across program siloes to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs.  


    With our Patrol service running seven days per week, the Patroller will drive a patrols vehicle alongside a support worker. They will provide safe and culturally appropriate transport through public areas of Alice Springs and Town Camps to both adults and children. 


    The Patroller will also provide early intervention, education and support to Aboriginal people and the wider community in a way that respects culture and human rights.  With guidance from a Senior Patroller, they will provide referral and relevant information about support services to passengers. And will encourage responsible alcohol use, school, and healthcare attendance as well as support and empower Aboriginal people to make a choice that creates a safer environment within the Alice Springs community. 


    The hours of work are 6.30pm to 2am, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility around rostered days and times will be provided to the successful permanent candidate.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Senior Practitioner - Youth Case Management

    Senior Practitioner - Youth Case Management

    Level: 6.1

    Salary: $101,478 per annum/ pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs that support Aboriginal children, youth, and the community to improve safety, education, health, and wellbeing outcomes.  The Division includes Brown Street Youth Service, Town Camp Youth HUBs, Youth Outreach Service, Patrols, Looking After the Kids (LATK), and Youth Case Management Service.


    Working closely with the YCS Manager and the Youth & Community Safety Coordinator, the Senior Practitioner is responsible for supervision and quality management of the Youth Case Management Service.  The service is responsible for some key priorities within the YCS division. It provides wrap-around responses to young people accessing YCS services, including restorative justice interventions where young people are involved in incidents or a suspension. It identifies, assesses, and refers as appropriate for specialist needs. And it provides Case Coordination support to identified young people working with multiple tertiary services. Alongside this work, Case Managers provide Social and Emotional Wellbeing activities up to two evenings per week at activity programs. The Case Management Service works closely with our LATK Outreach Workers, who do evening follow-up and outreach as identified by the Case Management team. The Senior Practitioner is responsible for supervision of up to four Youth Case Managers.


    The successful candidate will have previous experience leading or managing other staff and a degree in a relevant discipline - social work preferred. Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed and strengths-based practices. They will work in a culturally safe manner and have demonstrated skills in assessing and engaging at-risk young people and families. The Senior Practitioner role will be pivotal in integrating the work of stakeholders around young people through previous experience in case coordination, referral, information sharing (consistent with legislative requirements), joint planning and co-work as required. Work in the evening until 7pm required two nights per week.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth Services Case Manager

    Youth Services Case Manager

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Youth and Community Safety (YCSS) Division brings together a range of programs that support Aboriginal children, youth, and the community to improve safety, education, health and wellbeing outcomes.  The Division includes Brown Street youth services, Town Camp youth services, Patrols and Looking After the Kids (LATK).


    The YCSS Division has created a number of Youth Services Case Manager roles through funding from various programs.  The combined funding has enabled YCSS Division to create a team of Youth Services Case Managers.  The Case Managers will provide a flexible service that is grounded in assessment and works flexibly and responsively to the needs of young people and their families.  


    The aims of the Youth Services Case Managers are to provide individualised support to young people to facilitate their safety and improve their well-being.  Youth Services Case Managers take a primary prevention and early intervention approach to supporting young people.  This includes undertaking proactive engagement of young people, needs assessment, referral and facilitated engagement between young people, families, and other services, as required.  The Youth Services Case Managers are responsible for inter-agency collaboration through referral, information sharing (consistent with legislative requirements), joint planning and co-work as required.

    The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and is committed to working with vulnerable and at-risk young people and their families. Their role will be pivotal in integrating the day and night programs within the YCSS Division. 


    The Youth Services Case Manager will work alongside other YCSS programs including the Looking After the Kids program, Brown Street Youth Service, and the Town Camp Youth HUBs to provide timely outreach support, referral, and safety planning for young people. Additionally, they will engage with stakeholders and community members to promote the program, ensuring it is culturally safe and accepted by individuals, families, and communities across the Alice Springs region.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth Services Case Manager - Aboriginal Identified

    Youth Services Case Manager - Aboriginal Identified

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs that support Aboriginal children, youth, and the community to improve safety, education, health, and wellbeing outcomes.  The Division includes Brown Street youth services, Town Camp youth services, Patrols and Looking After the Kids (LATK).


    The YCS Division has created a number of Youth Services Case Manager roles through funding from various programs.  The combined funding has enabled YCS Division to create a team of Youth Services Case Managers.  The Youth Case Managers will provide a flexible service that is grounded in assessment and works flexibly and responsively to the needs of young people and their families. This Youth Case Manager role is identified for Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander applicants.


    The aims of the Youth Services Case Managers are to provide individualised support to young people to facilitate their safety and improve their well-being. Youth Services Case Managers take a primary prevention and early intervention approach to supporting young people.  This includes undertaking proactive engagement of young people, needs assessment, referral and facilitated engagement between young people, families, and other services, as required.  The Youth Services Case Managers are responsible for inter-agency collaboration through referral, information sharing (consistent with legislative requirements), joint planning and co-work as required. Further, Aboriginal Youth Case Managers will provide additional cultural knowledge and advocacy for young people engaged in the service. They will utilise their lived experience of being Aboriginal to support young people throughout their time with the service.


    The successful candidate will identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander, be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and is committed to working with vulnerable and at-risk young people and their families. Their role will be pivotal in integrating the day and night programs within the YCS Division. 


    The Aboriginal Youth Services Case Manager will work alongside other YCS programs including the Looking After the Kids program, Brown Street Youth Service, and the Town Camp Youth HUBs to provide timely outreach support, referral, and safety planning for young people. Additionally, they will engage with stakeholders and community members to promote the program, ensuring it is culturally safe and accepted by individuals, families, and communities across the Alice Springs region.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth Services Food and Nutrition Officer

    Youth Services Food and Nutrition Officer

    Level: 4.1

    Salary: $81,192 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Part Time


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people.  This includes the Brown Street Youth Service, Town Camp Youth Hubs and Youth Outreach Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and in Alice Springs.  The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that staff, including the YCS Food and Nutrition Officer, are working across program siloes to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs. 


    The purpose of YCS Food and Nutrition Officer is to ensure that:

    • The meals provided to young people at our programs are of a high standard in quality, nutritional value, and of interest to the young people.

    • That safe food preparation practices, and the kitchen and its equipment are maintained to Territory and National Food Safety Standards and regulations.

    • That young people have opportunities to learn and practice food preparation and hospitality skills in a safe and supportive environment. 


    The YCS Food and Nutrition Officer will have a crucial role in the support, development, and education of young people in our programs with a focus on nutrition, healthy eating, food preparation and budgeting.  The Food and Nutrition Officer will be expected to


    • Supervise and mentor Youth Trainees who are interested in working in the Youth Services Kitchen or gaining employment in hospitality.

    • Run short cooking workshops with groups of young people as part of the Youth Program’s activity schedule including ‘Café Nights’ at 3 Brown Street.

    • Prepare meals five days per week for Tangentyere’s youth programs.


    The Nutrition and Food Officer is a part-time position, working Tuesdays to Saturdays.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse. 


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 27/03/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth Services Team Leader

    Youth Services Team Leader

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/ pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status:  Full Time Short Term Contract to 30/06/2024


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCSS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This included the Brown Street Youth Service, the Youth Development Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and out-of-school hours services.  The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that service leaders, including Team Leader are working across programs to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs.


    Working closely with the YCSS manager and Youth Service Co-ordinators, the Youth Services Team Leader will provide day to day support to Youth Services staff in a range of programs including Youth Workers with specialist roles including Youth Case Managers, Food and Nutrition Workers, BMX, and Active Recreation Officers.  The Team Leader will have a significant experience in the provision of creating, organising, and running youth activities or overseeing other youth focused programs.


    Our successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and experience in working in a team. The Team Leader will have a strong work ethic, and the ability to serve as a role model for Youth Services staff and the young people.


    The Team Leader will have a good understanding of trauma informed practices and have a strengths-based lens.  They will work in a culturally appropriate manner and have good skills in assessing and engaging vulnerable young people. The Team Leader will work along other Youth Services Team Leaders, oversee Youth Services Case Managers, deliver program requirements and providing day to day direct and support for staff.


    This position involves out of hours work including evenings and weekends.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    This is a short term contract finishing up on 30/06/2024.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Senior Youth Worker

    Senior Youth Worker

    Level: 4.1

    Salary: $81,192 per annum/ pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This includes the Brown Street Youth Service, the Youth Development Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and out-of-school hours services.  The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that all staff, including Senior Youth Workers are working across programs to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs. 


    With services running seven days per week, and during school holidays, the Senior Youth Worker will supervise and provide a range of safe, fun, active, creative, and culturally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children and young people on Town Camps and across our other service areas. The YCS Youth Worker will lead, support, evaluate and manage these activities. Programs will be community-led, age appropriate (6-18 years) and gender specific when appropriate, with a strong focus on mentoring and support for young people to encourage school attendance, and support their personal, cultural, and vocational growth.


    The Senior Youth Workers will also work alongside other Town Camps, 3 Brown Street, and Community Safety teams to plan and deliver larger youth activities and events. Either at Brown Street or around Alice Springs area. This role includes leadership/mentoring other YCS youth workers and staff. Providing direct supervision and direction during shifts. As well as positive role modelling for young people.


    The hours of work range from 12pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility around days and times will be provided to the successful permanent candidate.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth Worker

    Youth Worker

    Level: 3.1

    Salary: $70,390 per annum/ pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety Services (YCSS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This includes the Brown Street Youth Service, the Youth Development Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and out-of-school hours services.  The YCSS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that all staff, including Youth Workers are working across programs to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs. 


    With services running seven days per week, and during school holidays, the YCSS Youth Worker will provide a range of safe, fun, active, creative, and culturally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children and young people on Town Camps and across our other service areas. The YCSS Youth Worker will lead, support, evaluate and manage these activities. Programs will be community-led, age appropriate (6-18 years) and gender specific when appropriate, with a strong focus on mentoring and support for young people to encourage school attendance, and support their personal, cultural, and vocational growth.


    YCSS Youth Workers will also work alongside other Town Camps, 3 Brown Street, and Community Safety teams to plan and deliver larger youth activities and events. Either at Brown Street or around Alice Springs area. This role includes utilising leadership/mentoring skills for TCAC support workers and trainees. As well as positive role modelling for young people.


    The hours of work range from 12pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility around days and times will be provided to the successful permanent candidate.


    As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Youth & Community Safety Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified

    Youth & Community Safety Support Worker

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 2.1

    Salary: $32.20 per hour

    Hours/Employment Status: Casual


    The Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This includes the Brown Street and Youth Development Service providing afterhours programs to young people on Town Camps and out-of-school hours. As well as our Night and Youth Patrol Service, including Looking After the Kids case management service.  The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.  This means that all staff, including Support Workers, are working across program siloes to provide client and placed-based focused services that are flexible and responsive to needs.


    With services running seven days per week, and during school holidays, the YCS Support Worker will support activities across all these program areas. Including assistance with safe, fun, active, creative, and culturally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children and young people on Town Camps and at 3 Brown Street. Providing support to our YCS Night Patrol as a driver or support person. Or supporting our Youth Outreach Service to conduct activities at Town Camps without a place-based Youth Service.


    The Town Camp Youth Support Worker will have an excellent knowledge of the Town Camp community and families and be a part of the broader Town Camp communities.


    The Town Camp Youth Support Worker will work alongside a youth worker or patroller in delivering the program and activities.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • CAYLUS Remote Trainee Youth Worker

    CAYLUS Remote Trainee Youth Worker

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Full Time 1 year contract to 30/04/2025.


    CAYLUS is a petrol sniffing prevention program. CAYLUS services remote communities across Central Australia to reduce the supply, demand and harm caused by volatile substance use.


    This position will be based temporarily in remote locations, working alongside senior staff to deliver youth programs and services to young people.  The CAYLUS trainee will learn to engage well with community stakeholders in the CAYLUS service area to develop and implement strategies that prevent and reduce the impact of substance misuse on young people and families. 


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • CAYLUS Remote Community Youth Worker

    CAYLUS Remote Community Youth Worker - WETT

    Level: 7.1

    Salary: $70.16 per hour

    Hours/Employment Status: Casual


    This position has been funded by the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust Advisory Committee (WETT AC) to work in partnership with community stakeholders in Willowra, Nyirripi and Yuendumu to support existing youth service providers to develop their capacity to deliver diverse and innovative youth development programs to young people of all ages and genders.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 10/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Reporting & Data Analysis Officer

    Reporting & Data Analysis Officer

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) delivers the Community Development Programme (CDP) for Alice Springs Town Campers, outstations in the region and Amoonguna.


    The Administration Support Officer is responsible for the quality and effective support to the Case management and Activity Teams. The position reports to the Quality and Compliance Coordinator. 

    Key responsibilities of this position are to produce reports and statistical analysis in relation to CDP Case Management, Employment and Retention, Activities and Municipal and Essential Services. Central intake for Municipal and Essential Services including monitoring, recording and allocation of Microsoft Planner tasks as per Priority Matrix. Support implementation of Job Readiness Traffic Light Procedures, ensuring data remains current and supports TES client’s movement into sustainable employment.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 17/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Time to Work Employment Services (TWES) Consultant

    Time to Work Employment Services (TWES) Consultant

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) is a Division of TCAC. TES delivers the Australian Government’s Community Development Program (CDP) for the Alice Springs Town Camps, Amoonguna, and some surrounding Outstations.


    The Time to Work Employment Services (TWES) Consultant works within the Employment & Retention Team (E&R) to deliver the Time to Work Employment Services Program for Indigenous Inmates of the Alice Springs Corrections Centre (ASCC).


    The TWES Consultant works as a guide, coach, and advocate, working with a pre-release Indigenous prisoners at the Alice Springs Corrections Centre (ASCC) to develop a unique transition plan that provides the post release Employment Service Provider (ESP) with an outline of a pathway for the job seeker.


    The plan identifies the vocational and non-vocational barriers the individual requires on-going support with, in order to overcome barriers and enter into sustainable training and/or employment. Employment and participation activities may include community participation such as cultural activities, work experience, training, mentoring and activities that support economic development of the community. 

    The TES service model is designed to maximise job seekers’ choice and control of their pathway to employment. The TWES Consultant supports the job seeker to navigate their pathway, drawing on the range of resources and connections in our wrap around model and using strengths-based assessment approach. 


    The TWES Consultant’s role is to provide employment assistance as defined by the Funding Agreement. This includes using an integrated case management system to service a caseload of jobseekers by:

    • Assessing the job seekers’ strengths as well as their barriers to employment, 

    • Identifying appropriate employment and participation activities to prepare for employment, 

    • Monitoring participation and progress in activities, and 

    • Helping commence and retain employment, education, or training activities.

     

    The TWES Consultant focuses on the job seeker’s abilities and aspirations and works to directly connect each person with the right providers, employers, and services available in the community to meet their identified needs. The TWES Consultant will work with a caseload of pre-release indigenous prisoners at the ASCC.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 17/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • CDP Work Experience Activity Leader

    CDP Work Experience Activity Leader

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) delivers the Community Development Programme (CDP) for Alice Springs Town Campers, outstations in the region and Amoonguna. 


    The CDP Work Experience Activity Leader is responsible for recruitment, coordination, development and support for jobseekers placed into Work Experience activities across Tangentyere Council Divisions. This position will assist jobseekers to gain valuable work-related skills through brokering paid work experience activities across the numerous divisions and programs delivered by Tangentyere Council. Included in the work experience opportunities for clients will be positions with Night Patrol, Aged Care, Youth Services and Employment Services. 


    A key responsibility of the CDP Work Experience Activity Leader is providing clients with a pathway into sustainable employment both within Tangentyere Council and through external employment. While \ successful attendance of clients within the workplace is important, the focus of the TES CDP Work Experience Activity is on the development of skills, build confidence and overcoming barriers to obtain sustainable employment for participants. 


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 03/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • CDP Case Management Coordinator

    CDP Case Management Coordinator

    Level: 7.1

    Salary: $109,751 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    Tangentyere Employment Services (TES), a Division of TCAC, delivers the Australian Government’s Community Development Program (CDP) for the Alice Springs Town Camps, Amoonguna and some surrounding Outstations.  TES also delivers NT Government funded Municipal Services on 6 of the Alice Springs Town Camps.


    CDP is a remote employment and community development service that supports job seekers to build skills, address barriers and contribute to their communities through a range of flexible activities. TCAC delivers the CDP Program in partnership with Catholic Care NT (CCNT).


    The Case Management Co-ordinator is responsible for assisting with the delivery, maintaining compliance and program requirements, and assisting with the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of the TCAC CDP contract with the Australian Government for remote employment services.


    The Case Management Co-ordinator’s role is to ensure high standards of service delivery by the Employment Case Management Team. As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse. 



    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 10/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Case Worker - Tenancy Support Services - Aboriginal Identified

    Case Worker - Tenancy Support Services

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 3.1

    Salary: $70,390

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Tenancy Support Services (TSS) works alongside households in both Town Camps and Urban Alice Springs to ensure residents have sustainable and secure tenancies. This is achieved through a holistic case management service for individuals and families living in public housing, or other accommodation with a focus on improving well-being and living conditions. TSS supports people to understand their rights and responsibilities related to their tenancy and the expectations of their landlord. This program also supports with referral, service navigation, and the provision of relevant resources to help clients with cleaning and maintenance.


    TSS works in collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (TFHC), Community Housing Central Australia (CHCA), and Tangentyere Constructions.


    The Case Worker will work as part of the TSS team, providing case work support to allocated households in Alice Springs.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Gallery Sales & Administration Assistant - Aboriginal Identified

    Gallery Sales & Administration Assistant

    This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

    Level: 2.1

    Salary: $62,978

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Part Time


    Tangentyere Artists is part of the Family Safety & Social Services Division, which aims to improve the quality of life of Central Australian Aboriginal people and the wider community through providing innovative, responsive, and culturally appropriate services.


    The Gallery Sales and Administration Assistant supports the functions of Tangentyere Artists’ onsite gallery, and other duties to support all functions of the Art Centre. This role may include occasional offsite duties including working and travelling to art fairs, as well as occasional evening and Saturday work at Tangentyere Artists Gallery.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Case Manager & Group Facilitator - Domestic Violence Specialist Children's Service

    Case Manager & Group Facilitator - Domestic Violence Specialist Children's Service

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Domestic Violence Specialist Children’s Service (DVSCS) is one component of Tangentyere’s Family Violence Prevention Programs (FVPP). The FVPP is an integrated program with components designed to meet the needs of men, women, young people and children who have been affected by issues of domestic and family violence, as well as primary prevention work, and also consists of a Men’s Behaviour Change Program, the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group, and the Young Women’s Family Safety Group.


    The DVSCS provides specialist early intervention support for Aboriginal young people, aged between 12 and 18, who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

    • By creating age-appropriate and gender-based family and domestic violence critical interventions and youth informed services, the DVSCS is designed to:

    • Support young people’s understanding of domestic and family violence through education, and to provide frameworks for relationships that are respectful, safe and free from violence

    • Increase the safety, health and wellbeing of young people, their families and the broader community

    • Contribute to intergenerational change by shifting harmful attitudes and beliefs around gender, masculinity, and violence in relationships


    The development and delivery of the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Children’s Services will complement the work already achieved by the Alice Springs Response to Domestic and Family Violence and will build on strong interagency relationships to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people impacted by violence, as well as their families and community. 


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 24/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

  • Child & Family Practitioner

    Child & Family Practitioner

    Level: 5.1

    Salary: $92,884 per annum/pro rata

    Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Full Time


    The Tangentyere Council Family Support Services provides support for the whole family with a focus on the best interests and outcomes for children. The program provides culturally safe and trauma-informed case management and tailored support to Aboriginal families in Alice Springs with children aged 0-18. We work according to the needs of each individual family, using an approach that is goal oriented, child centred, and family focussed. The service aims to support families to create and foster safe and nurturing environments for children, strengthen parenting capacity and increase resilience, and promote positive outcomes for children and families. Through assertive outreach and intensive case management, the Child and Family Practitioner will support families by addressing immediate needs, coordinating holistic supports, and strengthening existing supports and assist caregivers to increase their capacity to address safety concerns and keep children and young people safe from harm.


    The Child & Family Practitioner will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is committed to working with vulnerable families and children. Additionally, they will engage with stakeholders and community members to promote the program, ensuring it is culturally safe and accepted by individuals, families, and communities across the Alice Springs region.


    Click here to Download Job Description / Selection Criteria.


    Closing date: 10/04/2024

    A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.


    Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.

How to Apply

To apply for a position at Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation you must submit all of the following:
  1. A Resume/CV  (curriculum vitae) including three referees, of whom at least two are aware of your current or recent work history.
  2. A cover letter
  3. An application which addresses the Selection Criteria for the position
  4. A current NT Working with Children’s Card (Ochre Card) or Tax Invoice showing you have applied.
  5. A satisfactory Police Check (completed within the last 6 months) or Tax Invoice showing you have applied.
  6. A copy of your Driver’s License.
  7. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations against COVID19.
  8. Any other qualifications outlined as required in the Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be Australian residents or must attach evidence of current work permit.
All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered.
Your application must be received by the nominated closing time for that position.

Once your application has been received, you will be advised as to whether you have been shortlisted for an interview. Successful applicants at Tangentyere are selected according to a carefully managed Selection Process.
Email or mail your completed application with CV attached to:
HR Manager (Confidential)
Tangentyere Council
PO  Box 8070
Alice Springs, NT 087

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