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    14 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs
    For over 40 years, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity.Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities; Amoonguna, Ntaria (and Wallace Rockhole), Santa Teresa, Utju (Areyonga) and Mutitjulu.Today, we are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country, a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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    at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
    Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT
    An exciting role, this position provides high level project management support to Congress and will focus on managing strategic and new contracts
    An exciting role, this position provides high level project management support to Congress and will focus on managing strategic and new contracts
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    16h ago
    16h ago

    at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
    Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT
    Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest ACCHO
    Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest ACCHO
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    1d ago
    1d ago

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    Employees appreciate the talented and supportive colleagues at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, noting a positive team environment and welcoming atmosphere. Staff value the job flexibility and ability to work autonomously on projects, as well as the meaningful and diverse work in Aboriginal community-controlled health. The organisation offers competitive salaries with salary sacrifice options, access to healthcare, and good facilities and equipment. Many employees enjoy the unique experience of working in a remote area, which provides learning opportunities not available in city environments.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as management communication and the level of supervision and support available, particularly for graduate-level positions. The organisation experiences high demand and can be very busy, with some staff shortages affecting workload. Working in a remote location involves long-distance travel to communities with inconsistent client contact and represents a significant adjustment from city living. Like many organisations, employees have noted that additional resources would be beneficial.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Manager
    Mar 2026
    Alice Springs NT 0870Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Welcoming, supportive environment.
    The good thingsSo many talented staff who genuinely believe in the vision & strategy. Alice Springs is underrated and offers a great lifestyle.
    The challengesLike everywhere, more resources!
    5.0
    Diabetes Nurse Educator
    May 2025
    Alice Springs NT 08702 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    overall unique lifetime experience
    The good thingsjob flexibility and working team members
    The challengestype of clients crime weather
    2.0
    Senior Clinical Psychologist
    Jul 2024
    Mutitjulu NT 08721 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Working in community was great but some internal behaviours were bad and were tolerated, resulting in multiple staff leaving
    The good thingsDiverse work and opportunity to work autonomously in an interesting environment
    The challengesLack of support and help on the ground and poor behaviours that the organisation did not deal with
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