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Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Intern 

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 1.1

Salary: $38.88 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

The Tangentyere Council Youth, Family & Community Safety (YFCS) Division delivers a range of services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through daytime and after-hours services focused on recreation, diversion, out of home care, community safety, and family support programs.

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

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Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Support Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $45.28 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

The Tangentyere Council Youth, Family & Community Safety (YFCS) Division delivers a range of services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through daytime and after-hours services focused on recreation, diversion, out of home care, community safety, and family support programs.

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) School Transport Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $45.28 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

The Tangentyere Council Youth, Family & Community Safety (YFCS) Division delivers a range of services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through daytime and after-hours services focused on recreation, diversion, out of home care, community safety, and family support programs.

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Carpenter

Level: 6.1

Salary: $114,145 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Constructions, a subsidiary of Tangentyere Council, is a professional building contractor. Tangentyere Constructions promotes self-determination and community control in the construction industry.

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.

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Closing date: 14/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Repair & Maintenance Worker (Minor)

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $70,839 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Constructions, a subsidiary of Tangentyere Council, is a professional building contractor. Tangentyere Constructions promotes self-determination and community control in the construction industry.

Tangentyere Constructions delivers Property Management and Trade Repairs and Maintenance Works on the Alice Springs Town Camps and 22 Remote Communities.

Repairs and Maintenance Workers provide the first response to repairs and maintenance issues reported by tenants and/or tenancy managers.

The work of the Repairs and Maintenance Worker includes inspection, assessment, and completion of minor repairs under the direction of the Team Leader. Work that requires trade qualified repairs and maintenance will be reported to the Team Leader.

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Closing date: 14/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Family Support Worker

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position. This position is also identified for a male applicant.

Level: 4.1

Salary: $91,326 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

Tangentyere Family Support Service delivers early intervention, and prevention supports for Aboriginal families in Alice Springs, focusing on the wellbeing and best interests of children aged 0–18. The program offers culturally safe, trauma-informed case management tailored to each family's unique circumstances.

Using a goal-oriented, family-focused approach, the service supports families to create safe and nurturing environments for children. Through coordinated case planning and support, it aims to strengthen parenting capacity, build resilience, and promote long-term positive outcomes.

Taking direction from the Child & Family Practitioners, the Family Support Worker provides assertive outreach and task-based assistance to empower families to reach their goals. The role focuses on building parenting skills and strengthening relationships while increasing family capacity to address safety concerns and protect children from harm.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role and highly supports growth and development of skills and training within relevant areas such as case support, administration, and trauma-informed practice. The successful candidate will be a motivated professional with good communication skills and has a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable families. The successful candidate will have some experience in community engagement and a proven ability to work in a culturally safe manner. Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal languages is highly regarded. 

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. 

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Closing date: 14/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Community Liaison Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 1.1

Salary: $38.88 per hour including casual loading

Status: Casual

Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) delivers the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) for Alice Springs Town Camps, outstations in the region, and Amoonguna, and the Municipal and Essential Services program which undertakes required services for common areas across all Alice Springs Town Camps.

The position is responsible for providing culturally sensitive and practical day to day support to Jobseekers engaged with Tangentyere Employment Services (TES). The role assists Jobseekers to participate in employment related activities by facilitating referrals, engagement, transport to and from appointments, and timely follow up on non-attendance. Working across TES, the CLO contributes to meeting performance outcomes by supporting Case Managers, Administration and Management with daily operational tasks and Jobseeker engagement needs. The position plays also plays an important frontline role in service delivery by maintaining accurate jobseeker records within ECSN and supporting the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) program.

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Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

This position is based in Yuenduumu, Willowra & Nyirrpi. No accommodation is provided.

Level: 3.1

Salary: $79,176 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Casual 

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. 

CAYLUS also supports various community projects that support the health, safety and wellbeing of young people. 

This is an Aboriginal Identified role, and only Aboriginal people will be considered. This position will work on a casual basis in remote communities across Central Australia. 

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. 

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Closing date: 14/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker

Level: 5.1

Salary: $104,478 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Multiple Casual & Permanent Part Time or Full Time position available.

Based in Alice Springs or reside in a remote community. 

CAYLUS services remote communities across Central Australia to reduce the supply, demand and harm caused by volatile substance use.

This position will work with community stakeholders in remote communities in the CAYLUS service area supporting them in developing and implementing strategies to prevent and reduce the impact of substance misuse on young people and families, including delivery of youth programs and activities outside of school hours and on weekends. 

The position will be required to work proactively and independently to identify emerging issues and possible actions to address them and bring them to management for discussion of possible implementation.

The successful candidate may be based in Alice Springs or reside in a remote community. The position involves frequent travel to remote communities and may require overnight or extended stays to support program delivery and community engagement.

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Closing date: 30/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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TACS Care Finder

Level: 5.1

Salary: $104,478 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Aged & Community Services (TACS) is part of the 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 safe services.

TACS provide CHSP, HCP, Care Finder, & Chronic Disease home care ¢tre-based services to an extremely diverse and vulnerable cohort of people, where health is more often secondary to other social determinants. With more than 7 languages spoken and over 100 clients, TACS continues to uphold quality service provision and maintains its strong ties with members of the Alice Springs and wider community.

The Tangentyere Care Finder will provide specialist and intensive time limited assistance to help people to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant services with the overall view of improving people’s awareness and foster engagement in the aged care system.

The Tangentyere Care Finder will also provide support to eligible elders from their entry into the Care Finder program, the navigation of the system and determining services, connection to an appropriate provider, as well ongoing “post-connection” supports to ensure elders are receiving the services they need.

The successful applicant will be highly organised and will be able to manage a varied and heavy workload. They will have experience working with vulnerable people, have clinical knowledge and case management experience. This person will also have strong interpersonal communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to establish solid and sustainable professional relationships with all stakeholders. They will also be a team player and be able to work within the Aged Care program.

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Closing date: 28/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Finance Officer

Level: 5.1

Salary: $104,478 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time

The finance officer works as part of a team of finance officers that is responsible to the Finance Manager and Chief Finance Officer. The team of finance officers works together to prepare purchase orders, pay suppliers, book travel, bill clients, handle cash for sitting fees/petty cash/prepaid cards and process weekly payroll.

The finance officers may be asked to process transactions for Tangentyere Council and any of its related enterprises.

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Closing date: 18/09/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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