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.

CLAN

ELECTION DATE

PERSON ELECTED

Jikilaruwu (Tikilaru)

20 June 2023

Simon Peter Munkara

Wurankuwu (Ranku)

21 June 2023

Brian Tipungwuti

Yimpinari

22 June 2023

Mary Dunn

Wulirankuwu

23 June 2023

Jeffrey Puruntatameri Miller

Munupi

26 June 2023

Karina Coombes

Mantiyupwi

27 June 2023

Wesley Kerinaiua

Malawu

28 June 2023

Richard Martin Puruntatameri

Marrikawuyanga

29 June 2023

Damien Burak Molaminni


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

Mantiyupwi

Wesley Kerinaiua (Trustee)

Bonaventure Timaepatua

Banita Ullungura Tipiloura

Ainsley Kerinaiua

Cheryl Kerinaiua

 

 

Munupi

Karina Coombes (Trustee)

Leslie Tungatalum (TLC Chair)

Alexander Puruntatameri

Laelia Dunn

Justina Puruntatameri

Yimpinari

Mary Dunn (Trustee)

Austin Wonaeamirri (TLC Deputy Chair)

Andrew Bush

Edwina Brooks

Ellanora Wonaeamirri

 

 

Malawu

Richard Puruntatameri (Trustee)

Miriam Stassi

Anastasius Vigona

Ephrianna Tipungwuti

Sebastian Tipungwuti


Wulirankuwu

Jeffrey Puruntatameri (Miller) (Trustee)

John Tipiloura

Wendy Mungatopi Miller

Karen Tipiloura

Bradley Tipiloura

 


Wurankuwu

Brian Tipungwuti (Chair of Trustees)

Edward Portaminni Jr

Ron Poantimilui

Charlotte Portaminni

Jocelyn Tipungwuti


Marrikawuyanga

Damien Molaminni (Burak) (Trustee)

Neville Wommatakimmi

Donna Molaminni (Burak)

Neil Black

Claire Cecilia Scrymgour

 


Jikilaruwu

Simon Peter Munkara (Trustee)

Valentine Puautjimi

Agnella Tipungwuti

John Benson Kelantumama

Andrea Puautjimi

 

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 
Resource and Environmental Officer - Sarah Ryan
Resource & 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

1978 – 1981

1981 – 1991

1991 – 1994

1994 – 1997

1997 – 2000

2000 – 2003

2003 – 2006

2006 – 2012

2012 – 2024

Cyril Kalippa (Rioli)

Jimmy Tipungwuti

Walter Kerinaiua

Matthew Wonaeamirri

Marius Puruntatameri

Matthew Wonaeamirri

Frederick Mungatopi

Robert Tipungwuti

Gibson Farmer Illortaminni