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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 BenefitsTangentyere is pleased to offer attractive employee benefits, including:Generous leave entitles including 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading, and Healthy Lifestyle LeaveAttractive remote area Salary Sacrifice arrangements available to permanent part time and full time staffLong Service Leave available, pro rata after 7 years continuous service.Additional allowances include bilingual, first aid, travelGuaranteed remuneration whilst on Jury ServiceThe following positions are currently available at Tangentyere Council.** If you have visited this page before, please reload or refresh the page to ensure you are viewing the latest job opportunities. **Safe House CarerSafe House CarerLevel:1.1 - 3.1Salary:$28.69 - $37.35 per hour (plus casual loading for casual staff)Hours/Employment Status:Casual & Permanent Part Time positions available.The Tangentyere Safe House (Ndarndarinjika Safe Houses) provides short term crisis accommodation for Aboriginal children between the ages of 0-12 years old, including respite care. Working from a child centred approach the aim of the program is to ensure that young people are supported therapeutically through the safe provision of a physically, emotionally, and culturally appropriate family environment. The program recognises continued connection to family and culture as integral to a childs identity and has cultural safety as a fundamental principle of its service provision.This position is responsible for the day-to-day support for Aboriginal children in our care, the primary focus of this role is to ensure the children are supported through a physically, emotionally, and culturally safe family environment. Safe House Carers work on a roster system within a home care setting and are required to attend to all aspects of the house whilst on duty with a primary focus on the care and supervision of all children residing in our houses.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.This position involves out of hours work including evenings and weekends.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.Youth & Community Safety Support Worker - Aboriginal IdentifiedYouth & Community Safety Support Worker*this is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position*Level:2.1Salary:$41.77 per hour including casual loadingHours/Employment Status:CasualThe Tangentyere Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs and services for young people. This includes the Brown Street and Child &Youth outreach Services. As well as our Night and Youth Patrol Service, including Looking After the Kids case management service. The YCS Division is increasingly working in an integrated fashion, ensuring staff and programs work together to provide holistic services for young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing.With services running seven days per week, and during school holidays, the YCS Support Worker will support activities across all these program areas. Including assistance with safe, fun, active, creative, and culturally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children and young people on at 3 Brown Street. Providing support to our YCS Night Patrol as a driver or support person. Or supporting our Youth Outreach Service to conduct activities at Town Camps without a place-based Youth Service.The Youth Support Worker will have an excellent knowledge of the Town Camp community and families and be a part of the broader Town Camp communities.The Youth Support Worker will work alongside a youth worker or patroller in delivering the program and activities.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.Men''s Behaviour Change Group FacilitatorMen''s Behaviour Change Group FacilitatorLevel:5.1Hours/Employment Status:Permanent Full TimeThe Tangentyere Mens Family Violence Prevention Program or Marraka Mbarintja (Talking straight to make change) aims to work towards the safety, well-being, human rights and dignity of women, children and others affected by mens use of violence. It incorporates Element Four of the Northern Territorys Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework 2018-2028 Safe, Respected and Free from Violence and is one of the five key components of the Northern Territory Government ten-year plan to reduce the impact of domestic, family, and sexual violence in our community.The MBCP offers a groupwork model and space for men who use violence and abuse in their intimate relationships. Our work with men is part of an integrated response, including contact with partners and ex-partners through Womens Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA).MBCPs have three central aims:1. Increase the safety of women andchildren.2. Monitor risk through an integratedresponse.3. Support men to make change and stopusing violence.The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and is committed to reducing violence against women and children in Central Australia. They will build relationships with men individually and in a group setting to support them in making nonviolent choices. They will engage with stakeholders as part of an integrated response MBCP to keep men in view and continually monitor risk.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.Early Childhood Education EducatorEarly Childhood Education EducatorLevel:5.1Hours/Employment Status:Permanent Part TimeTangentyere Early Childhood Education (ECE) is an innovative and unique program that supports Aboriginal children and youth to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety, and wellbeing in the Alice Springs Greater Region.The Early Childhood Educator will be part of a small, dynamic team tasked with improving access to Early Childhood Education (ECE) for children in the 0-5-year-old age group living on Town Camps. The program supports both children and their parents and carers to receive a positive start to their childs education journey.The ECE Educator position will work closely with the ECE Coordinator alongside community to help develop and deliver playgroups to support Aboriginal families and children in Town Camp communities to feel safe and connected to ECE and understand the importance of early childhood development. The ECE Educator will work with other Tangentyere programs and approved external agencies to ensure highly integrated practice and increased parental participation in the crucial area of school readiness.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.DFV Strategic Partnerships PractitionerDFV Strategic Partnerships PractitionerLevel:6.1The Family Safety & Social Services (FS&SS) Division includes a variety of programs including Tangentyere Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) under which sits the Mens Behaviour Change Program (MBCP), Tangentyere Womens Family Safety Group (TWFSG), Strong Families Program, and Domestic Violence Specialist Childrens Service (DVSCS).This role will work within a co-responder model with key stakeholders who include DFV victim survivor practioners, child protection practioners and police providing time-limited follow up to the person committing DFV after the initial occurrence when it is safe, appropriate, and/or more effective to do so. This may be by telephone, in person, at the police station, or at the DFV specialist service. This includes emergency support, risk assessment, information, safety planning for immediate needs, and connecting people committing DFV to supports to foster accountability and behaviour change and address immediate needs (including suitability assessment and referral to the Tangentyere mens Behaviour Change program, specialist services, housing, mental health, and alcohol and other drug services etc.). This role will also represent Tangentyere Council on the Family Safety Framework. This includes attending the Family Safety Meeting every fortnight with the purpose of sharing information and collaborating on risk management actions to improve the safety of victim survivors identified as being at serious risk of DFSV related harm or death.The successful candidate will take a leadership role to build strategic partnerships in the context of Mens Behaviour Change. This role is committed to building relationships with external stakeholders/partners and collaborating with other services. Secondary consultations will be undertaken with internal and external stakeholders to build capacity around men who use violence.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.Intake and Assessment Worker Mens Behaviour Change ProgramIntake and Assessment Worker Mens Behaviour Change ProgramLevel:5.1Hours/Employment Status:Permanent Full TimeThe Family Safety & Social Services (FS&SS) Division includes a variety of programs including Tangentyere Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) under which sits the Mens Behaviour Change Program (MBCP), Tangentyere Womens Family Safety Group (TWFSG), Strong Families Program, and Domestic Violence Specialist Childrens Service (DVSCS).The successful candidate will have completed tertiary studies in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Psychology or a related discipline with experience in assessment and intake and the delivery of Mens Behaviour Change work.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is committed to reducing violence against women and children in Central Australia and will engage with stakeholders to promote the MBCP and to ensure the program is culturally safe and accepted by individuals, families, and communities across the Alice Springs region.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.This position carries a focus on the intake and assessment processes that support a persons journey into the Mens Behaviour Change Program from initial referral through to group work and program completion. The successful applicant will have the skills to undertake the tasks while also being supported to grow their knowledge and skills to work across all aspects of the program.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.Youth TraineeYouth Trainee*this is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position*Level:1.1Salary:$35.86 per hour including casual loadingHours/Employment Status:CasualYouth and Community Safety (YCS) Division brings together a range of programs that target Aboriginal children, youth and community to provide supports and services that support improved health, educational and wellbeing outcomes. The Division includes the youth services based in Alice Springs and surrounding town camps, Night and Youth Patrol, Child and Youth Outreach and Brown Street Youth Service. The youth services aim to provide planned and intention activities and supports for young people which aim to build their social and emotional skills, support their development, provide referral to other services, and strengthen engagement by young people with training, education and employment.The Youth Trainee is an entry level position identified for Aboriginal young people, aged 16 25 years. The positions purpose is to reduce barriers to young peoples access to employment. The role will be providing ad hoc casual employment that will enable a young person to undertake paid employment within a supervised and supportive environment. The intention is to support young people develop their work ready skills, foster a sense of personal leadership and create opportunities for young people to contribute to Tangentyere Council.Youth Trainees will be engaged on a casual basis to undertake various activities and roles. This may include running discrete youth activities such as facilitating discussion groups and gathering formal consultation information; leading youth activities such as sports or artistic endeavours; contributing to organisational planning and program development. Youth Trainees may be responsible for running a broad variety of youth activities, under supervision, and may be involved in planning and creating new activities for young people.A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Please see below for How to Apply and application requirements.How to ApplyTo 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.An application which addresses the Selection Criteria for the position.A current NT Working with Childrens Card (Ochre Card)A satisfactory Police Check (completed within the last 6 months)A copy of your Drivers 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:PO Box 8070Alice Springs, NT 0870Contact UsName:Email:Phone:Message:Thank you for contacting us.We will get back to you as soon as possible.Oops, there was an error sending your message.Please try again later.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSend us an email to applications@tangentyere.org.au with all of the listed documents attached in PDF, DOCX, or JPEG format. If there are any outstanding documents in your application it will not be viewed by the selection panel.What is Selection Criteria?Selection Criteria is a separate document from your Cover Letter. Your Selection Criteria should be set out in Q&A format to directly answers the dot points of the "Qualifications & Selection Criteria" section of the role''s Position Description. Please write a response to each dot point providing explanation and examples to support your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.Do I need an Ochre Card (Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance)?Yes. You must provide a copy of this, or an invoice showing that you have applied. SAFE NT currently have delayed processing times, so we encourage applicant''s to organise their Ochre Card ASAP to avoid delays in employment. If you are successful in being employed, Tangentyere can reimburse the cost of applying for an Ochre Card.Do I need a Police Check (Criminal History Clearance)?Yes. Your Police Check must have been completed in the last 6 months. If you are successful in being employed, Tangentyere can reimburse the cost of applying for a Police Check.Do I need to provide references?Yes. Please provide at least two professional references, including a previous supervisor. Your referee will not be contacted before an interview process is completed.Does Tangentyere have an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement?Who do I contact to get more information on a job?Send an email to applications@tangentyere.org.au, or call the People & Culture team on 8951 4222 (option 7). #J-18808-Ljbffr