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 advantages, 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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Trucking Yards Bounce Club Youth Coach - Aboriginal Identified
This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
Level: 1.1
Salary: $37.11 Inclusive of casual loading
Status: Casual
Nyewente Bounce Club is an afterschool basketball program for young people aged 12-18years. This initiative aims to deliver strengths-based skills development program to support pro-social engagement of children and young people residing in the camp. This program will provide employment opportunities for local coaches to promote basketball as a means of engagement and providing an impacting experience that inspires them to set goals and be motivated about their own future. The Bounce Club training program delivers customised training in program facilitation and project management for Indigenous coaches to deliver the bounce club program in their own community, supported by the Trucking Yards Community Centre team.
The bounce club program includes basketball skills & drills using social emotional learning research related to the development of resiliency and employability skills for young people. This program will run one a week for 2hrs during the school term.
The Trucking Yard Bounce Club Youth Coach will run weekly basketball sessions with children and young people. The ideal candidates will be Trucking Yards residents who are enthusiastic about sports and working with young people.
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
applications@tangentyere.org.au
HR Manager (Confidential) Tangentyere Council
PO Box 8070
Alice Springs, NT 0870