About Ninti

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.

This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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 1996 (NT), sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and [select appropriate jurisdiction/s from: s s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s 65 of the Equal Prospect Act 1984 (SA).

Summary:

Ninti One is seeking applications for multiple Project Manager positions. The level of appointment will be determined based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant and the requirements of the role.

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of meaningful projects across a diverse range of sectors, clients and project types. The initial focus of the roles will be on capability-building work in the aged care sector, supporting providers to navigate sector reform, strengthen organisational capability and achieve practical outcomes.

The position will also contribute across Ninti One's diverse portfolio, including employment, education, justice,



domestic and family violence, research, evaluation and review projects, and other policy and social sectors. This is a autonomous position, offering the opportunity to work across different clients, sectors and project contexts, including travel to regional and remote communities where required. The position will provide end-to-end leadership across the project lifecycle, including project planning, delivery, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, budget and contract management. It will also involve hands-on contribution to outputs beyond traditional project management, including research and evaluation activities, analysis, reports, resources and tools, training and capability-building, direct work with providers and communities, and webinars and presentations. We are looking for people who bring project leadership and delivery experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, initiative and the ability to build trusted relationships.

You will be confident working with clients, government stakeholders, partners, consultants and project teams, including at senior levels, and comfortable navigating complex organisational and policy contexts. Cultural capability is central to the position. You will have demonstrated experience working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,



communities or organisations, and bring cultural awareness to your project delivery and stakeholder relationships

Responsibilities:

- Lead project delivery across the full project lifecycle, from planning and mobilisation through to delivery, reporting and close-out.
- Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks and contracts, ensuring strong governance and quality outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, government stakeholders, communities, partners, consultants and project teams.
- Lead and coordinate project teams, providing direction, maintaining momentum and supporting high-quality delivery.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with individual service providers, Boards, senior leaders, and frontline staff.
- Develop and contribute to high-quality project outputs, including reports, analysis, presentations, training and capability-building activities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, strengthening project delivery, systems and ways of working.
- Contribute to Ninti's growth and broader work, including business development, proposal development and project scoping where relevant.

Qualifications & Experience

- Strong cultural awareness and demonstrated experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities or organisations.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in project management, business, social policy, community services or a related field.
- Substantial experience leading and delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, with responsibility for scope, budgets, timeframes, risks, qualit

📌 Project Managers (Adelaide)
🏢 Ninti One
📍 Adelaide