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
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
MantiyupwiWesley Kerinaiua (Trustee) Bonaventure Timaepatua Banita Ullungura Tipiloura Ainsley Kerinaiua Cheryl Kerinaiua |
MunupiKarina Coombes (Trustee) Leslie Tungatalum (TLC Chair) Alexander Puruntatameri Laelia Dunn Justina Puruntatameri |
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YimpinariMary Dunn (Trustee) Austin Wonaeamirri (TLC Deputy Chair) Andrew Bush Edwina Brooks Ellanora Wonaeamirri |
MalawuRichard Puruntatameri (Trustee) Miriam Stassi Anastasius Vigona Ephrianna Tipungwuti Sebastian Tipungwuti |
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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 |