Early Childhood Education Educator

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 Option 7

Early Childhood Education Educator

Level: 5.1

Salary: $99.741 per annum/pro rata

Status: Permanent Full Time

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 Constructions, a subsidiary of Tangentyere Council, is a professional building contractor. Tangentyere Constructions promotes self-determination and community control in the construction industry.

Tangentyere Constructions delivers property management, new construction work, and trade repairs and maintenance works to Alice Springs Town Camps and remote communities & outstations. Carpenters will be allocated by the General Manager to work on projects under the supervision of the Property Management Team Leader or one of the Constructions Supervisors.

This Carpenter will work under the supervision of the construction supervisors, and undertake various construction related activities including but not limited to tasks such as constructing and upgrading municipal residences and buildings, maintenance services including carrying out necessary minor general repairs.

This position is also expected to work autonomously or as part of a team, demonstrate sound judgement and decision making. The Carpenter must be a responsible person and have the capacity to instruct and supervise unskilled labourers in basic construction related tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction manager and supervisors as required and directed, whether they are employed by Tangentyere Constructions or subcontractor in projects undertaken by the enterprise.
• Responsible for various carpentry works in Alice Springs and Remote areas of Central Australia.
• Work alone or as part of a team, make decisions that are responsible and achieve outcomes that are in the interests of Tangentyere Constructions and their clients.
• General labouring and construction work, maintaining and cleaning of workshop and carrying out basic plant maintenance.
• Follow Tangentyere Constructions’ ‘Workplace Health & Safety Management Plan’ at all times whether on a work site or at the work premises. Adhere to Tangentyere Council Vehicles Policy.
• Assist with achieving quality management objectives across the organisation.
• Assist with achieving safeguarding objectives across the organisation.
• Assist with achieving compliance objectives across the organisation.
• Other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Required

• Appropriate qualification or equivalent experience in ECE.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver ECE support programs to parents/carers and children.
• Ability to conduct program evaluations using well developed conceptual and analytical skills, working in a cross-cultural context.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external).
• Strong oral, written communication, and computer application skills.
• Current First Aid Certificate or commitment to obtain.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, Ochre Card, and a satisfactory Police Check.

Desired

• Previous experience working with Indigenous organisations.

Closing date: 08/07/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.

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