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 perks, 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
Option 7
Social Worker - Tangentyere Aged & Community Support
Level: 5.1
Salary: $99,741 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 & NDIS home care ¢tre-based services to an extremely diverse and vulnerable cohort of people, where health is more than 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.
This position will also develop awareness campaigns and social support activities that will be co-designed with TACS clients and the leadership group at Tangentyere Council aiming to spread culturally safe messages to community members about elder abuse, neglect, and family violence.
This position will also support those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to access appropriate and sustainable housing as well as community care, residential aged care, and other support services, specifically targeted at avoiding homelessness or reducing the impact of homelessness while providing early intervention strategies for clients to ensure their emotional, psychological, and physical health and wellbeing is maintained.
Closing date: 15/10/2025
Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.
See for more information on how to apply.
How to Apply
To apply for a position at Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation you must submit all of the following:
- A Resume/CV (curriculum vitae) including three referees, of whom at least two are aware of your current or recent work history.
- A cover letter.
- An application which addresses the Selection Criteria for the position.
- A current NT Working with Children’s Card (Ochre Card)
- A satisfactory Police Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- A copy of your Driver’s Licence.
- Proof of full (3 total - 2x initial, 1 booster) vaccinations against COVID19.
- Any other qualifications outlined as required in the Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be Australian residents or must attach evidence of current work Visa.
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 to:
Email Us
applications@tangentyere.org.au
HR Manager (Confidential) Tangentyere Council
PO Box 8070
Alice Springs, NT 0870
📌 Social Worker - Tangentyere Aged & Community Support
🏢 Tangentyere Council
📍 Alice Springs