Indigenous Projects Manager – Multi-Site Delivery

Ninti One Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninti One Limited is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for a 12‑month fixed-term contract to lead multiple SDAP projects with autonomous decision‑making, travel to diverse sites, and stakeholder engagement. You will ensure contractual milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met with high quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, governance and risk management, with a strong focus on culturally safe collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in community development, public health, aged care, or First Nations governance.
• Minimum 5–8+ years working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities/service organisations.
• Knowledge of the NATSIFAC program and aged care reforms is desirable.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of multiple SDAP projects.
• Manage intensive provider-level support, including audits, governance strengthening, improvement of operational systems, policies and processes and workforce training and mentoring.
• Coordinate and deliver multiple site visits per provider, including travel and logistics.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, workplans and reporting across concurrent projects.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with service providers, Boards, senior leaders, and frontline staff.
• Liaise regularly with Department stakeholders regarding progress, risks, deliverables, and variations.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex project inputs.
• Provide tailored, culturally safe advice and guidance to providers between site visits via phone/video/email.
• Prepare and submit detailed provider-specific reports to the Department in line with SDAP requirements.
• Track and report progress across projects ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract scope.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk assessment

Operational planning

Cultural competence

MS Office

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in community development/public health/aged care/First Nations governance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ninti One Limited is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for a 12‑month fixed-term contract to lead multiple SDAP projects with autonomous decision‑making, travel to diverse sites, and stakeholder engagement. You will ensure contractual milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met with high quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, governance and risk management, with a strong focus on culturally safe collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander