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Special Purpose Vehicle Manager, Ngardara05 Aug 2025Parttime role based in Borroloola or flexible from key regional hubs, with periodic travel to remote homelands and township sites.Ngardara means sun in the local Garrwa and Yanyuwa dialect, and the Ngardara Project is an innovative communityled approach to renewable electricity for the remote Northern Territory township of Borroloola. Ngardara Cooperative is a First Nations communitycontrolled organisation representing the Borroloola community. Its purpose is the improvement of energy security for households and the wider community through access to lower cost, more reliable renewable energy.Join Ngardaraa majority Indigenousowned, communitycontrolled organisation based in Borroloola, NT, leading Australias first utilityscale solar microgrid under First Nations ownership.Work with a communityled team to deliver the Ngardara Sun Projecta 2.1MW solar PV and 6.2MWh battery system transitioning Borroloola toward 7080% renewable energy and saving approximately 1.2millionlitres of diesel annually.Parttime permanent role based in Borroloola or flexible from key regional hubs, with periodic travel to remote homelands and township sites.Be part of a valuesdriven, communitycontrolled cooperative offering professional development, cultural strengthening, and direct impact building local energy resilience and selfdetermination.The roleTheSPV Manageris responsible for overseeing the daytoday operations of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), ensuring compliance with governance, legal, regulatory, and financial obligations across all project phases.Working closely with the Boards, senior lenders, shareholders, Accountant and Project Manager, the SPV Manager will manage CoSecretarial functions, lead the preparation of board and committee documentation, and maintain strong reporting and stakeholder engagement processes. They will coordinate project communications, support financial administration, oversee regulatory filings, and ensure compliance with project, credit and services agreements.The SPV Manager also plays a key role in managing the performance of subcontractors and advisers, maintaining insurance coverage, and ensuring consistent application of management policies. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the Northern Territory context is highly regarded.Skills & experienceThe role will ideally suit an experienced SPV or General Manager with a strong background in governance, compliance, and project coordination. The successful candidate will be able to problem solve, have a proactive work ethic coupled with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:Background in law, finance, business or governance (company secretarial qualifications a plus)35+ years experience in SPVs, cooperatives, or similar compliance rolesStrong grasp of governance, legal and financial reporting requirementsSkilled in board coordination, contract review, and stakeholder reportingOrganised, detailoriented, and confident using Xero or similar systemsCulturally competent, with experience in First Nations contexts preferredCommitted to Ngardaras values and able to travel to remote sites as neededYoure passionate about selfdetermination and knowledge sharing and understand that working in a nonprofit is a fastmoving, agile environment that requires flexibility and calmness. Ideally, you have experience working in First Nations cultural contexts or at the very least, understand and appreciate cultural competency.How to applyIf you have any questions about the role or Ngardara, please reach out to [email protected] using the subject line:Special Purpose Vehicle Manager Borroloola enquiry via EthicalJobs.Click HERE to view the position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr