Position SummaryTangentyere 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 Design, a subsidiary of TCAC, is an Aboriginal-owned architectural practice based in Alice Springs. For three decades Tangentyere Design has been providing architectural and project management services to Aboriginal Australians throughout the Northern Territory, as well as to Commonwealth and Territory Government Agencies, and to a range of commercial and private clients.Design has professional experience and expertise in a range of project types including health and housing, childcare and education, art and culture, recreation, and administration. Tangentyere Design is a Public Benevolent Institution that emphasizes the use of design and participatory development approaches to deliver appropriate housing and infrastructure to promote safety and wellness.The Senior Architect will manage architectural projects, including design, contract documentation and contract administration, staff support, and general office administration.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•Manage architectural projects through all phases of delivery.•Source projects, prepare fee proposals and tender submissions and manage architectural projects across a range of building types, budgets, and client groups.•Assist the other staff in the day-to-day operations of the Tangentyere Design office and foster a positive work culture.•Take responsibility for time management of assigned projects, prepare and maintain project budgets, develop work plans and resourcing strategies.•Attend office meetings and provide reports on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibility.•Develop an awareness of and follow all current Tangentyere Occupational Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.•Maintain office systems including updating of the trade library and filing systems.•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 CriteriaRequired•Relevant academic qualification in architecture, architectural registration within Australia transferable to the NT and 8+ years’ experience post registration.•An understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people in Central Australia and the capacity of architecture to assist with these challenges.•An ability to communicate and work effectively with Aboriginal people.•A strong commitment to improving the lives of Aboriginal people through design quality in the built environment.•An understanding of environmental health principles and its role in fostering healthy living opportunities.•Proficient technical and structural knowledge generally and for Arid climates.•Strong time management and project skills.•Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe creative suite.•Proven ability to develop and maintain high level relationships with clients and stakeholders.•Sound oral, written communication, contract documentation and administration skills.•Current NT Drivers Licence, NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card, satisfactory Police Check, and proof of full (3) vaccination against COVID-19.Desired•Current First Aid Certificate, or ability and willingness to attain.•An understanding of Aboriginal culture as well as a broad range of contemporary issues affecting Central Australian Aboriginal people.