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Youth Support Officer
Tangentyere Council
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5.0
Alice Springs NT 0870
$36.23 an hour
Part-time, Casual, Permanent, Full-time
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$36.23 an hour
Annual leave, Salary packaging
Part-time, Casual, Permanent, Full-time
Weekend availability
Alice Springs NT 0870

Full job description

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
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Youth Support Officer

Level: 2.1

Salary: $36.23 per hour per annum /pro rata.

Status: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part time / Casual


Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC) is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Alice Springs Town Camps, urban Alice Springs, and Central Australia.

Tangentyere Council deliver a range of Youth, Families & Community Safety (YFCS) services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through the delivery of daytime and after-hours services focussed on recreation, diversion, out of home care, community safety and family support programs.

With services running after hours, seven days per week, and during school holidays, the Youth Support Officer assists with the delivery of safe, engaging and culturally appropriate recreation activities for children and young people aged 6–18 years.

Working under the direction of the Senior Youth Worker and Team Leader, the role supports the delivery of youth activities, assists with supervision of participants and contributes to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people accessing Tangentyere Youth Services.

The successful candidate will have some experience working with children and young people in a recreation setting, good communication skills and understanding of strength based, and trauma informed youth work practices.

The Youth Support Officer will work as part of a Youth Services team to support after hours youth programs operating across various Town Camps and the 3 Brown Street Youth Service and requires availability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.


Closing date: 30/10/2026

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

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