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Together for Alice

Join a dynamic, innovative and community-focused workplace at Alice Springs Town Council!

We’re a forward-thinking local government committed to making a real difference in the heart of Australia. Whether we’re improving livability for residents, enhancing public spaces, or delivering vital services—our people drive progress. With more than 200 staff across our Civic Centre, Library, Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Waste Management Facility and Works Depot, we offer meaningful careers that support a vibrant and inclusive community.

Our team is our greatest asset. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and some of the best employment conditions in the Northern Territory:

Six weeks’ annual leave
15 days’ personal leave
Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
Cultural and ceremonial leave
Training and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
12% superannuation
Relocation assistance for eligible positions

Team members also enjoy a range of benefits and discounts, including:

A proactive health and wellbeing program
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary Aquatic & Leisure Centre access and membership

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. With a ratified Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building stronger relationships and creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.

If you’re driven to:

Provide outstanding service to the community
Contribute to a safe, collaborative workplace culture
Champion innovation and continuous improvement

Then you belong here.

Be part of something bigger—join our team and help us work Together for Alice.

How to Apply

Alice Springs Town Council is currently recruiting to a number of roles, working in various areas of our community operations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For current vacancies, click Jobs to expand the opportunities available.

Applications must contain:

Cover letter
A section addressing each of the Selection Criteria
A current resume/CV
Photocopies of all relevant qualifications
Two work-related referees

All applications are placed on file and therefore folders/binders used for presentation purposes are not necessary.

If applying for two or more advertised vacancies, a separate application must be submitted for each position.

If further information about a position is required, please contact the Council Officer named in the advertisement.

When preparing an application:

Keep answers to Selection Criteria factual and succinct – avoid being long-winded or padding an application with irrelevant information.
Please do not include original documents (e.g. references, licenses, certificates) as they may not be returned.
Ensure the application arrives at Council by the closing time/date, as stated in the advertisement.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications are assessed on relevant skills, education/training, and the merit of answers for each of the position’s Selection Criteria by a three-member selection panel who will then short-list applicants for interview. Depending on the gender mix of interviewees, there may be both females and males on the selection panel.

2. The selection panel will ask a series of standard questions relating to the position’s Selection Criteria. Applicants may be asked to complete a practical test, relevant to the position.

3. An applicant’s nominated referees may be contacted for further information and to confirm previous employment history.

4. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a thorough medical assessment (with Council-preferred GP and at Council’s expense), including drug and alcohol testing, and a criminal history check, as a condition of employment.

5. Successful applicants will be required to prove that they have the right to work in Australia, by providing certified copies of either a passport, citizenship certificate, proof of residency, or birth certificate.

6. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing.

This application form may assist in the application process, but does not replace the requirement to submit documentation as listed below.

Cover Letter

A cover letter must include the title and number of the position applied for, along with the applicant’s full name and contact details. Applicants should highlight any relevant skills and experience, and state the reasons why this particular job is of interest. A cover letter is the applicant’s opportunity to introduce and ‘sell’ themselves.

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria are listed in the Position Description, under essential/desirable criteria.

Applicants will be assessed by the selection panel against each of these, so it is important to carefully read, understand and address each section of the Selection Criteria.

The selection panel will be interested in relevant skills, experience and responses to the Selection Criteria to determine if an applicant meets the position’s requirements.

When answering the Selection Criteria, applicants should support claims with detailed examples of previous work experiences and their relevance to the current position being applied for.

Transferable knowledge, skills or abilities obtained in non-work related areas may also be used to address the Selection Criteria, if they provide evidence of an applicant’s capacity to meet the Selection Criteria, e.g. leadership role with a voluntary organisation.

Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your resume/curriculum vitae should contain the following:

Personal information and contact details
Educational qualifications (include copies only of secondary/tertiary academic results)
Further education, professional development, certificates from relevant courses (include copies only)
Employment history – position title and length of service for each position previously held – including a brief summary of the role, responsibilities and daily duties
Referees relating to the applicant’s work history. Personal or social referees are not required.

Referees

Referees may be contacted during the selection process.

Please include the names and current contact details for each referee provided.

Ensure permission has been obtained from each referee before nominating them.

Submitting an application

Applications should be forwarded by one of the following methods:

By email (submission of electronic applications is encouraged): astc@astc.nt.gov.au

By post:

Attn to: The CEO
Alice Springs Town Council
PO Box 1071
Alice Springs NT 0871

By fax: (08) 8953 0558

In-person delivery:

Alice Springs Town Council – Civic Centre
93 Todd Street, Alice Springs

Enquiries

People & Culture
Alice Springs Town Council
Ph: (08) 8950 0528