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
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Administration Officer - Tangentyere Aged Care and Community Services (TACS)
Level: 2.1
Salary: $67,627 per annum/pro rata
Status: Permanent Full Time
Tangentyere Aged & Community Services (TACS) is part of the Social Services Division (FSSS), 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 provide administration support for the TACS program. Responsibilities include providing a high level of customer service, responding to queries from clients and external stakeholders, monitoring and updating program schedules, collating meeting agendas, and completing meeting minutes. This position will also be responsible for providing administration support with the TACS intake and review process, maintain internal documents and manage confidential records, and will provide advocacy for vulnerable clients. This position requires strong attention to detail and a willingness to achieving set goals.
The successful candidate will have experience providing face-to-face customer service, have a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal, be proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications and other databases, and provide an adequate level of data-entry skill and accuracy. The successful candidate will be able to manage their time efficiently and prioritise their workload, be approachable and calm under pressure, and will have experience working with vulnerable people, possessing a strong understanding of cultural safety, advocacy, and the local context.
Hours of work will be from 8:30am-3pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
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.
Closing date: 03/12/2025
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
HR Manager (Confidential) Tangentyere Council
PO Box 8070
Alice Springs, NT 0870