Centre for Appropriate Technology

28/08/2026

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨........ The Desert Peoples Centre (DPC) is currently hiring for a PROJECT OFFICER!

This is a varied role combining project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement, communications and practical operational support. You will work closely with the MTU Project Manager and a range of training organisations and project partners to ensure the MTUs are ready, promoted and effectively utilised.

Apply online at https://au.seek.com/project-officer-jobs/in-Alice-Springs-&-Central-Australia-NT?jobId=94165437&type=standard

For more information, reach out to the team!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8959 6100

21/07/2026

🚧 WE’RE HIRING: CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TRAINER/ASSESSOR 🚧

The Centre for Appropriate Technology (CfAT) is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Trainer/Assessor to join our team in Alice Springs. This role will deliver practical, industry-focused training and assessment while supporting learners to build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for employment in the civil construction sector.

Applicants should have significant civil construction experience, strong knowledge of civil works, plant operations and infrastructure projects, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).

Experience delivering nationally recognised training, working in an RTO, or supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners in remote or regional communities is a plus.

We are open to flexible engagement options including casual, full-time, contract or FIFO.

Email [email protected] if you would like further information about the role, or view the position and apply by following this link - https://au.seek.com/job/93351384

15/07/2026

Big thank you to everyone who came to the Desert People's Centre last week to celebrate NAIDOC Week! There was a great turnout despite the cool weather! ❤️🖤💛

Thanks to all the organisers, stall holders, speakers, performers, chefs and visitors for making an enjoyable day!🙌🏾

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

08/07/2026

07/07/2026

Come down to the Desert People's Centre today for our NAIDOC celebration! 10am to 2pm. ❤️🖤💛

👉🏾 Market stalls
👉🏾 Kid's activities
👉🏾 Roo tails and lunch
👉🏾 Language workshops
👉🏾 Timeline exhibition
👉🏾 Much more.....

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

01/07/2026

Thomas and Michael joined forces with Connor from Ekistica in Yuendumu this week to check water meters around the community. This sort of work allows our crew to get out bush, upskill and develop their capacity on country! 💪🏾🏠💧

The crew check the meter to see if it is running correctly, has any obstructions, that the meter number matches with the address, and uses an iPad to take photos of the meter and submit the condition report to the Power and Water corporation. They also look around the community to identify areas where a water leak might be occurring to protect water as an important resource for life out bush.

CfAT's subsidiary Ekistica is supporting our crew to be able to visit other communities to do this work independently in future. 🌞

19/06/2026

CfAT's Facilties & Maintenance crew was proud to provide our Test & Tag services to Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Alice Springs office recently. 🔌⚡

We offer Test & Tag to organisations in Alice Springs and surrounding communities so get in touch to book the crew for your next round of Test & Tag! 💪🏾🙌🏾

📧 [email protected]
📞 08 8959 6100

09/06/2026

Our CEO Niki Ross recently attended the Aboriginal Housing NT Housing and Homelands Conference in Darwin, alongside Michael Tuckwell from Ekistica.

This national forum brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, community‑controlled organisations, governments, industry and researchers to drive self‑determined housing solutions.

👉🏾 Some of the highlights included discussions around Aboriginal-led sustainable housing solutions, tackling youth homelessness, cultural and climate appropriate housing design, water security and renewable energy and overall strengthening of the sector.

26/05/2026

Save the Date for NAIDOC Week celebrations at the Desert People's Centre with CfAT and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383! 🙌🏾

Market stalls, music, food and lots of activities for the grown ups and kids 🎉

📧 Email [email protected] if you'd like to have a stall at the event.