Job Description
Ninti One is an Indigenous, Supply Nation registered, not-for-profit organisation. Our vision is to build opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, through research, innovation and community engagement. We deliver a range of professional services that work collaboratively with communities and clients to achieve positive social and economic development outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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Ninti considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NT), sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (SA).
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The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (Cth), and [select appropriate jurisdiction/s from: s s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NT), s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (SA).
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Summary
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We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects, each with its own contract, scope, deliverables, and reporting requirements. They work with a high degree of autonomy and judgement, balancing overlapping travel, stakeholder engagement, and contractual milestones. The role requires strong skills in strategic planning, relationship management, risk assessment, governance and operational planning. A solid focus is placed on quality delivery, compliance with Departmental requirements, and supporting providers to embed change sustainably over time.
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Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple SDAP projects simultaneously, ensuring contractual milestones, deliverables, and reporting obligations are met.
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Manage intensive provider-level support, including preparation for audits,



governance strengthening, improvement of operational systems, policies and processes and workforce training and mentoring.
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Coordinate and deliver multiple site visits per provider (typically 5-6 per project), including management of travel and logistics in remote and very remote locations.
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Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, workplans and reporting across concurrent projects.
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Build and maintain trusted relationships with individual service providers, Boards, senior leaders, and frontline staff.
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Liaise regularly with Department stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, deliverables, and variations.
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Work closely with multidisciplinary internal teams, consultants, and partners to coordinate complex project inputs.
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Provide tailored, culturally safe advice and guidance to providers between site visits via phone, video conferencing, and email.
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Prepare and submit detailed, provider-specific reports to the Department in line with SDAP contract requirements.
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Track and report progress across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract scope and deliverables.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in community development, public health, aged care, or First Nations governance (desirable).
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Demonstrated extensive experience (minimum 5 to 8+ years) working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities/service
organisations in engagement, training, consultation, or capability building roles.
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Knowledge of the SDAP program will be highly regarded but not essential
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Demonstrated cultural competence in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and the ongoing impacts experience by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge and understanding of First Nations society and culture and the challenges impacting First Nations people and communities especially in the context of Ninti's priority sectors, or a willingness to learn.
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Ability to support the development and management of project plans, reports and project communications.
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High level of communication, interpersonal and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely for documentation.
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Ability to work in an organised and autonomous manner including the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
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Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills to effectively and efficiently support project deliverables with minimal direction and supervision.
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Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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To be eligible for employment with Ninti One applicants must be an Australian citizen
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Frequent travel to urban, regional, rural, remote, and very remote locations will be required
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Obtain and satisfy a national police history check
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Obtain a working with children and vulnerable people check
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Hold a current drivers' licence
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Ninti is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer.
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Ninti is a committed to child safety and the protection of children and vulnerable people.
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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.
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📌 Project Manager (Identified Role) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (South Australia)
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