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Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Intern 

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 1.1

Salary: $38.88 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

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

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

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Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Support Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $45.28 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

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

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) School Transport Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 2.1

Salary: $45.28 per hour base rate including casual loading

Status: Casual

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

The Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) program is for young people aged 15–25 living in Alice Springs Town Camps. The program supports young people entering paid casual work by providing on-the-job training and mentoring to develop core workplace skills and by offering opportunities to gain relevant training, hands on experience and qualifications in the community and youth services. The program recognises the importance of culture, community, and family, and supports young people in building workplace skills while remaining connected to their community.

The YEP Intern will work within Tangentyere’s Youth and Community Safety at programs such as the 3 Brown Street Youth Service, the Child & Youth Outreach Service, and Night & Youth Patrols. The YEP intern requires no prior work experience and will be provided intensive coaching and mentoring to develop workplace skills. The role will support the delivery of the services and participate in a wide range of training & development opportunities. 

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Community Liaison Officer

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 1.1

Salary: $38.88 per hour including casual loading

Status: Casual

Tangentyere Employment Services (TES) delivers the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) for Alice Springs Town Camps, outstations in the region, and Amoonguna, and the Municipal and Essential Services program which undertakes required services for common areas across all Alice Springs Town Camps.

The position is responsible for providing culturally sensitive and practical day to day support to Jobseekers engaged with Tangentyere Employment Services (TES). The role assists Jobseekers to participate in employment related activities by facilitating referrals, engagement, transport to and from appointments, and timely follow up on non-attendance. Working across TES, the CLO contributes to meeting performance outcomes by supporting Case Managers, Administration and Management with daily operational tasks and Jobseeker engagement needs. The position plays also plays an important frontline role in service delivery by maintaining accurate jobseeker records within ECSN and supporting the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) program.

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Closing date: Ongoing

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

This position is based in Yuenduumu, Willowra & Nyirrpi. No accommodation is provided.

Level: 3.1

Salary: $79,176 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Casual 

CAYLUS is a petrol sniffing prevention program. CAYLUS services remote communities across Central Australia to reduce the supply, demand and harm caused by volatile substance use. 

CAYLUS also supports various community projects that support the health, safety and wellbeing of young people. 

This is an Aboriginal Identified role, and only Aboriginal people will be considered. This position will work on a casual basis in remote communities across Central Australia. 

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Closing date: 23/10/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Town Camp Governance and Safety Project Officer

Level: 7.1

Salary: $123,450 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Full Time - Short Term Contract to 30/06/2027

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/Committees utilising the local – decision making framework.

The Town Camp Governance and Safety Project Officer is a full-time position working within the OCE team to ensure new and existing governance and organisational policies and programs address local priorities and needs to achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes. 

The Town Camp Governance and Safety Coordinator leads internal coordination and response to issues on Town Camps, facilitates leadership and governance meetings using the Town Camp Wellness Framework, and supports the development of a Town Camp Authority Group. The role works closely with the Tangentyere Board, Town Camp Association members and a range of stakeholders to manage incidents, drive follow-up actions, and strengthen community-led decision making. 

Town Campers and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are preferred candidates for this position and are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Closing date: 21/10/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.

Coordinator - Youth,Families & Community Safety (YFCS)

Level: 7.1

Salary: $123,450 per annum/pro rata 

Status: Permanent Full Time 

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. 

The Coordinator is responsible for direct staff management and operational oversight of services within their designated portfolio, working with guidance from the Assistant Manager. The coordinator will collaborate with other Coordinators to maintain integrated, high-quality service delivery across the YFCS division and are committed to increasing access children, young people, and communities across Alice Springs, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include oversight of operations of services, supervision of staff with varying experience levels, supporting professional development and capacity building of staff, managing performance, and overseeing program planning and delivery inclusive of procurement and fiscal management. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills with experience writing reports and high-level briefings, leadership experience in service delivery, and demonstrated capability in cross-cultural engagement, particularly in developing and implementing youth or social programs alongside Aboriginal communities. The Coordinator will have a demonstrated understanding of therapeutic approaches to service delivery and demonstrated experience in managing and deescalating crisis and conflict. 

The position requires strategic knowledge of the youth, community and community safety services in Central Australia, along with high-level skills in leadership, assessment, program design, and culturally safe, trauma-informed practice. Coordinators work collaboratively within a team, contributing across service areas and taking responsibility for assigned portfolios such as Community Safety, Youth Services, or specialist programs based on program needs and individual strengths. 

Out-of-hours work is required, including two weekday evenings until 9:00pm and participation in a 7-day on-call roster.

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date: 16/10/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date. 

See below for more information on how to apply.