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

T: (08) 8951 4222

Option 7

Coordinator - Aged & Community Centre

Level: 7.1

Salary: $123,450 per annum/pro rata

Status: Permanent Full Time

TACS provide home care and centre-based services to an extremely diverse and vulnerable cohort of people, where health is more than often secondary to other social determinants. Within the TACS program, support is provided to frail & aged people, people living with disability and people living with chronic illnesses. With more than 7 languages spoken and over 100 clients, TACS continues to uphold quality service provision and maintains its strong ties with community members of Alice Springs Town Camps and the wider community.

This position is responsible for coordinating daily operations of the Aged, Disability & Chronic Disease programs that form TACS by ensuring smooth delivery of services that are culturally safe. This position will work collaboratively with other members of the TACS Leadership (who include the TACS Nurse and Senior Community Support Workers) to ensure employee competencies are met, develop and maintain strong networks with external stakeholders, facilitate regular internal audits, fulfil program reporting obligations and contribute to identifying, implementing, monitoring and reviewing (as required) all quality and continuous improvement strategies and processes to maintain the ongoing sustainable growth of these programs.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multi-task. They will possess strong problem-solving skills and be responsive to changes that occur day to day. With their extensive knowledge of the Aged Care & Disability health sectors, the successful candidate will work with an extremely diverse and vulnerable cohort of people and will be proactive in their approaches to person-centre care and overall wellness.

Closing date: 13/11/2026

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 Australian Driver’s Licence.
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