About Us

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.

First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 10 largest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia.

The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave and Attractive Remote Area Salary Packaging.

The Opportunity

Tangentyere Youth and Night Patrol is part of the Youth and Community Safety (YCS) Division which aims to improve the quality of life of Central Australian Aboriginal people and the wider community through providing innovative, responsive, and culturally appropriate services.

This position is responsible for the operations of Night Patrol, which assists people at risk of either causing, or becoming victims of harm in the community. Night Patrol provides early intervention, mediation and negotiation strategies aimed at the prevention of conflict and antisocial behaviour through patrolling the public areas of Alice Springs and town camps seven days a week, 7pm to 3am.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinate the operations of Night Patrol through organising, prioritising, and monitoring staff workload and performance.
• Work in partnership with police and other services providers to create a safer community and to improve outcomes for people by providing guidance, information, and referrals.
• Ensure Night Patrol administration is completed daily.
• Provide assistance to indigenous people at risk of either causing harm or being harmed through regular patrolling of the town camps and public areas of Alice Springs and transporting people in vulnerable situations to safe places.
• Other relevant duties as required.
• Assist with achieving quality management objectives across the organisation.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Required

• Experience leading a small team that delivers a service to Aboriginal people in an outreach capacity and/or patrol experience.
• Understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people in Alice Springs.
• Understanding the importance of teamwork including conflict resolution within a service delivery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, give advice and support within a small team environment.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, Ochre Card, satisfactory Police Check, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Desired

• Town Camp Resident.
• Certificate II in Community Services or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).
• Senior First Aid certificate.
• Working knowledge of Aboriginal Language/s.

How to Apply:

To apply for a position at Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation please click Apply Now to complete the application.

Candidates must submit a Cover Letter, a document that addresses the Selection Criteria, and a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees, to be considered for the position.

This position requires a satisfactory Police Check, Ochre Card, and proof of full vaccination against COVID19. Please provide a copy with your application.

A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.

A position description is attached.