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Safe House Carer

Level: 1.1-3.1

Salary: $31.10 - $40.49 per hour base rate  

Status: Casual & Permanent Part Time or Full Time positions available

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.

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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) Intern (YFCS)

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 1.1

Salary: $31.10 per hour base rate + 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 (YFCS)

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $36.23 per hour base rate + 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) School Transport Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $36.23 per hour base rate + 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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Patroller - Aboriginal Identified

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1 - 3.1

Salary: $36.23 - $40.49 per hour base rate

Status: Casual & Permanent Part Time positions available

The Tangentyere Youth, Families and Community (YFCS) 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.

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Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Carpenter  - Constructions

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: 04/08/2026

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: 04/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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People & Culture Manager Employee Relations

Level: 8.1

Salary: $144,996 per annum/pro rata

This position includes a fully maintained vehicle for personal use.

Status: Permanent Full Time 

The People & Culture Manager plays a key role in partnering with leaders to deliver contemporary people strategies and initiatives that support organisational performance, employee engagement, and a positive workplace culture. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the role provides trusted advice and contributes to the development and implementation of People & Culture programs, policies, and practices that align with organisational values and objectives.

With a specialist focus on employee relations, the position leads the management of complex workplace matters, ensures compliance with employment legislation and industrial instruments, and provides expert guidance to leaders on workplace issues. This position plays a key role in mitigating organisational risk through the development of effective people practices, policies, and governance frameworks. The role also drives continuous improvement in people practices, promotes fair and consistent decision-making, and helps build leadership capability to create a respectful, high-performing, and compliant workplace.

The role also provides leadership and oversight of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) function, ensuring the organisation maintains a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. Working closely with the WHS team and organisational leaders, the position supports the development and implementation of WHS strategies, systems, and initiatives that promote a proactive safety culture, manage workplace risks, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The role fosters shared accountability for health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation while driving continuous improvement in WHS performance.

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Closing date: 29/07/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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CAYLUS Senior Community Development Officer

Level: 6.1

Salary: $114.145 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

CAYLUS works to prevent petrol sniffing and reduce the supply, demand and harm associated with volatile substance use (VSU) and other substances across Central Australia.

The Senior Community Development Worker is responsible for the leadership, coordination and delivery of a defined portfolio of community development, youth diversion, and AOD-related programs across Central Australia. 

Operating under limited direction, the role exercises a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for program outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and the development of effective, community-led responses.

The position leads regional responses to volatile substance use and oversees key projects including remote computer rooms, workforce development, and service coordination with rehabilitation providers. The role works in partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to design, implement and sustain culturally informed, trauma-informed community development programs.

This position will be based in Alice Springs, with travel to remote communities as needed.

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: 05/08/2026

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: 12/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Family Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified  (1x Male Identified)

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

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: 05/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Senior Architect & Manager 

Level: 8.1

Salary: $114.996 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

Tangentyere Design, a subsidiary of TCAC, is an Aboriginal-owned architectural practice based in Alice Springs. For three decades Tangentyere Design has been providing architectural and project management services to Aboriginal Australians throughout the Northern Territory, as well as to Commonwealth and Territory Government Agencies, and to a range of commercial and private clients.

Design has professional experience and expertise in a range of project types including health and housing, childcare and education, art and culture, recreation, and administration. Tangentyere Design is a Public Benevolent Institution that emphasizes the use of design and participatory development approaches to deliver appropriate housing and infrastructure to promote safety and wellness.

The Senior Architect and Manager of Tangentyere Design is responsible for the day-to-day management of Tangentyere Council’s social enterprise. The position is responsible for managing architectural projects, staff supervision and general office administration. The position reports to a board of directors, providing advice and reporting on strategic direction and financial performance.

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: 19/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Strategic Project Officer Child Family Centres Connected Beginnings

Level: 8.1

Salary: $114.996 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

Tangentyere’s Community Centres Division provides innovative, unique, place-based programs to support Aboriginal children (0-5 years), school age children (6-12 years), youth (12-18 years), families, and kin to achieve positive outcomes in community safety, education, and wellbeing. There are three programs, delivered through Tangentyere’s Town Camp Community Centres that work with families to support improved outcomes for children from birth to 5 years, including:

• Tangentyere’s Early Childhood Education Supported Playgroup 

• Tangentyere’s Child Family Centre program 

• Congress’ Connected Beginnings Program 

The intention of this role is to support improved developmental outcomes through better service integration within Tangentyere services and with external services providing specialist child and allied health services.  Congress Child Health Teams, who manage the Connected Beginnings Program in Alice Springs and the broader Central Australian region, provide a range of multi-disciplinary health and development assessments to ensure that Aboriginal children aged 0-5, can access necessary allied health services, early years and pre-school programs as needed.  

This role is part of a dynamic team that uses strengths-based, client-centred, community-led approaches to respond to client identified needs. The role facilitates service linkages and referrals to a broad range of internal and external programs and service providers. This role will support Tangentyere’s Early Childhood Education Team in undertaking ASQ Trak assessments. It will also support the Early Childhood Education Team and Child and Family Centre Service Connectors to provide wraparound assistance to families where required and refer clients to specialist programs including services provided by Congress’s Child Health Teams.  

This role will work under guidance from the Division Manager and in close collaboration with the Congress Connected Beginnings Team. The position involves working in Town Camp Community Centres alongside the CFC Service Connectors, Early Years Educators, Local Support Workers, and Community Centre Coordinators. Town Campers recognise Tangentyere’s Community Centres as culturally safe spaces to access services and resources. Through the Centres, families get assistance to access a range of support services and programs designed to strengthen family and community capacity in achieving outcomes in overall wellbeing, equity of opportunity and improved outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and facilitation skills who is committed to working with Town Camp children and families. Additionally, they will engage with stakeholders and community members to promote the Connected Beginnings and Child Family Centre Programs while ensuring culturally safe, accessibility and responsiveness to individuals, families, and communities across the Alice Springs region. 

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: 19/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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Service Connector Child Family & Community Centre

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

Level: 5.1

Salary: $104,478 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

The Community Centres Division provides innovative, unique, place-based programs support Aboriginal children (0-5 years), school age children (6-12 years), youth (12-18 years), families and kin to achieve positive outcomes in community safety, education, and wellbeing.  

Tangentyere’s Child and Family Centre program is a trusted, embedded service within Town Camps, operating through place based and culturally responsive practices. The program is integrated within the Community Centres Division, leveraging strong relationships and community knowledge to maximise outcomes.

The Child & Family Centre (CFC) Service Connector role is part of the Community Centres team working across Town Camps. The position uses a client centred approach to support families to navigate the local service system, reduce barriers to access, and connect with a broad range of internal and external services. Service Connectors provide practical assistance, make referrals, create service linkages, and increase awareness of available supports.

• Program Objectives

• Support families experiencing vulnerability to identify and address their needs.

• Strengthen community leadership and capacity to support children and families.

• Build sustainable, accountable systems that improve child and family wellbeing, including responses to Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) issues.

The program connects families with 28 Tangentyere programs and more than 50 external services, across program areas including: education, employment, health, mental health, safety, housing, financial support, legal assistance, food security, parenting and wellbeing workshops and ID support.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and culturally responsive communicator committed to supporting vulnerable children and families. They will work collaboratively with community members and stakeholders to ensure the program remains safe, accessible, and aligned with the needs of Town Camp communities across the Alice Springs region.

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: 19/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

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