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
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.
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CLAN |
ELECTION DATE |
PERSON ELECTED |
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Jikilaruwu (Tikilaru) |
20 June 2023 |
Simon Peter Munkara |
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Wurankuwu (Ranku) |
21 June 2023 |
Brian Tipungwuti |
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Yimpinari |
22 June 2023 |
Mary Dunn |
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Wulirankuwu |
23 June 2023 |
Jeffrey Puruntatameri Miller |
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Munupi |
26 June 2023 |
Karina Coombes |
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Mantiyupwi |
27 June 2023 |
Wesley Kerinaiua |
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Malawu |
28 June 2023 |
Richard Martin Puruntatameri |
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Mirrikawuyanqa |
29 June 2023 |
Damien Burak Molaminni |
Tiwi Land Council Members
MantiyupwiWesley Kerinaiua (Trustee) Walter Kerinaiua Jnr Gibson Farmer Illortaminni Bonaventure Timaepatua |
MunupiKarina Coombes (Trustee) Kim Puruntatameri Leslie Tungatalum Patricia Puruntatameri Dennis Tipakalippa |
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YimpinariMary Dunn (Trustee) John Wilson Andrew Bush Austin Wonaemirri Dennis Dunn |
MalawuRichard Puruntatameri (Trustee) Dominic Kantilla Miriam Stassi Sylverius Tipungwuti
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MirrikawuyangaDamien Molaminni (Burak) (Trustee) Adonis Wommatakimmi David Austral |
TikalaruSimon Peter Munkara (Trustee) Valentine Puautjimi Valentine Intalui John Louis Munkara |
Staff
Chief Executive Officer - Robert Graham
Chief Operating Officer - Matt Ellis
Principal Legal Officer - Kaliopi Hourdas
Chief Financial Officer - Maria Juan
Finance Manager - Josephine Martens
People & Development Manager - Mandy Konatic
Policy Officer - Helen Daiyi
Grants Officer - Kristine Matienzo
Anthropologist - Helen Haritos
Anthropologist - Nicole Ng
Resource and Environment Officer - Murray Knyvett
Resource and Environment Officer - Sarah Ryan
Media & Communications Officer - Alan James
Executive Assistant / Logistics Officer - Sonja Hoffman
Receptionist - Tyeanne Heenan-Tinoco
Registrar - Vacant
Past Tiwi Land Council Chairmen
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1978 – 1981 1981 – 1991 1991 – 1994 1994 – 1997 1997 – 2000 2000 – 2003 2003 – 2006 2006 – 2012 |
Cyril Kalippa (Rioli) Jimmy Tipungwuti Walter Kerinaiua Matthew Wonaeamirri Marius Puruntatameri Matthew Wonaeamirri Frederick Mungatopi Robert Tipungwuti |