Our People

Our people are the core existence of our organisation. Tiwi Land Council values diversity and inclusivity and aims to offer a harmonious and dynamic workplace for all. We believe an environment where people are able to be their true authentic self; are valued and heard, is the key. In summary, our people matter. 

On November 15, 2023, the Minister for Indigenous Australians approved a new method of choice for electing Tiwi Land Council members, establishing the process for elections across the eight clan groups on the Tiwi Islands.
Click the link to view the approved method of choice.

Chair

Leslie Tungatalum

Deputy Chair

Austin Wonaeamirri

TIWI LAND COUNCIL - ELECTION OF NOMINEES FOR TRUSTEE 2023

The Northern Territory Electoral Commission conducted elections from 20 June to 29 June 2023 for the position of Trustee nominee for each of eight Tiwi clans.

Eight clan meetings were held. At each meeting nominations were accepted, and if required, an election was held.

As a result of that process, and the Ministers decision, the following clan members are appointed as Trustees of the Tiwi Land Council.

Tiwi Land Council Members - Elections held December 2023, January 2024 and March 2025

TLC Staff

Chief Executive Officer - Brendan Ferguson
Chief Financial Officer - Maria Juan
Manager, Land Use & Operations  - Murray Knyvett
Manager, Tiwi Engagement & Strategy - Helen Daiyi
People & Development Manager - Mandy Konatic 
Principal Legal Officer - Alex Clunies-Ross
Senior Policy Officer - Brenton Toy 
Finance Manager - Josephine Martens 
Finance Officer - Gina Minoza
Governance, Risk & Compliance - Marama Sukani
Media & Communications Officer - Alan James
Grants & Projects Officer - Kristine Matienzo 
Resources and Environmental Officer - Sarah Ryan
Resources and Environmental Officer - vacant
Quarantine & Biosecurity Officer - Tamara South
Anthropologist - Nicole Ng
Anthropologist - Isabelle Favre
Tiwi Leader's Forum (TLF) Coordinator - James Scrymgour
WHS & Training Officer - Raquel Carter
Field Support Officer - John Sebastian Pilakui
HR Administrator - Jean Daet
Executive Assistant - Tyeanne Heenan-Tinoco
Receptionist/Records Officer - Zaylee Lynch

Past Tiwi Land Council Chair's