Coordinator - Secretariat

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.

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

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4 Elder Street,

Alice Springs NT 0870

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Coordinator - Secretariat

Level: 7.1

Salary: $117,852 per annum/pro rata

Status: Permanent Full Time

Led by our Board of Directors, the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) is working closely with Town Campers to ensure all aspects of Housing Management across all Town Camps transitions back to TCAC in a manner which upholds principles of self-determination and supports strong governance within Housing Associations/Corporations utilising the local – decision making framework.

The Coordinator - Secretariat is part of the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) and plays a key role in ensuring that new and existing governance and organisational policies and programs reflect the priorities and needs of Town Camps, supporting meaningful and lasting outcomes.

The purpose of this role is to support effective governance and compliance across the sixteen Town Camps (11 Town Camp Association Committees and 5 Aboriginal Corporation Boards) who are corporate members of Tangentyere Council. The Coordinator - Secretariat provides administrative and governance support services to assist the Associations and Corporations in meeting their compliance obligations under relevant legislation (CATSI Act 2006 and Associations Act 2003).

The role also promotes culturally safe governance engagement and supports Town Camp residents to have a clear voice in governance processes. Importantly, the Coordinator - Secretariat works to support Town Camp Associations and Corporations to operate in a way that upholds principles of self-determination and aligns with Tangentyere's values, including the Town Camp Wellness Framework.

Closing date: 08/10/2025

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.

See for more information on 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:

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HR Manager (Confidential) Tangentyere Council

PO Box 8070

Alice Springs, NT 0870