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. 

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

Juliette Puruntatameri

Sebastian Tipungwuti


Wulirankuwu

Jeffrey Puruntatameri (Miller) (Trustee)

Stanley Tipiloura 

Wendy Mungatopi Miller

Karen Tipiloura

Gerry Mungatopi

 


Wurankuwu

Brian Tipungwuti (Chair of Trustees)

Edward Portaminni Jr

Ron Poantimilui

Charlotte Portaminni

Jocelyn Tipungwuti


Marrikawuyanga

Damien Molaminni (Burak) (Trustee)

Adonis 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 Operating Officer - Matt Ellis
Chief Financial Officer - Maria Juan
Finance Manager - Josephine Martens 
Finance Officer - Gina Minoza
Governance, Risk & Compliance - Marama Sukani
People & Development Manager - Mandy Konatic 
Manager Tiwi Engagement & Strategy - Helen Daiyi
Grants & Projects Officer - Kristine Matienzo 
Quarantine & Biosecurity Officer - Tiana Bremner-Kostrzewa
Executive Assistant - Tyeanne Heenan-Tinoco
Records Officer - Zaylee Lynch
Receptionist - Kylena Rostron-Smith
Resource and Environmental Officer - Murray Knyvett
Resource and Environmental Officer - Sarah Ryan
Anthropologist - Nicole Ng
Anthropologist - Isabelle Favre
Field Support Officer - John Sebastian Pilakui
Media & Communications Officer - Alan James


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