Project Manager – Identified Role (SA Based and/or Remote)

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 Opportunity 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, quality and client outcomes.

• Experience working in the social sector, consulting, research or government.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and navigate

complex projects and stakeholder environments.

Skills & Abilities

• Cultural capability and respect, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations, and to bring

cultural awareness into project delivery and stakeholder engagement

• Leadership and delivery capability, with the ability to provide direction, maintain momentum and

take ownership of outcomes across multiple projects.

• High level of autonomy and professional judgement, with the confidence to make informed

decisions, manage ambiguity and resolve complex issues

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving, with the ability to understand complex issues and

translate them into practical approaches, resources and outcomes

• Stakeholder leadership and relationship-building, with the ability to build trusted relationships

and work confidently with clients, government, providers, partners and other stakeholder

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to develop high-quality reports,

resources and advice, facilitate discussions and present information clearly to different

audiences

Essential Requirements

• To be eligible for employment with Ninti One applicants must be an Australian citizen
• Frequent travel to urban, regional, rural, remote, and very remote locations will be required
• Obtain and satisfy a national police history check
• Obtain a working with children and vulnerable people check
• Hold a current drivers’ licence

Ninti is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer.

Ninti is a committed to child safety and the protection of children and vulnerable people.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.

 Applications close: Monday 16th November 2026

We look forward to receiving your application,

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