Calling for board of director nominations

An amazing opportunity has come up to join the Larrakia Nation Board of Directors. 

We’re looking for member directors (Larrakia person who is a member of the nation) and independent directors.  Nominations close 4 April, 2023. 

Larrakia Nation is the peak body for Larrakia people with a mission to work together to care for our land, our sea, our culture and our people. We represent the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and speak on behalf or the Larrakia people. 

Member director 

There are vacancies for Larrakia leaders – to be eligible you need to:

  • Be a member of Larrakia Nation – membership info here 
  • Demonstrate skills and experience relevant to being a director 
  • Describe your vision for Larrakia Nation 
  • Provide additional information to support your nomination 

For your nomination to be accepted, fill out the following paperwork. 

Independent director 

Independent directors are not Larrakia, but believe in the work Larrakia Nation does and can add value to our mission. To be eligible you need to:

  • Demonstrate skills and experience relevant to being a director 
  • Describe your vision for Larrakia Nation 
  • Provide additional information to support your nomination

For your nomination to be accepted, fill out the following paperwork. 

For more information or to ask questions, contact our CEO at ceo@larrakia.com or 0400984875 

Meet the board 

You’ll be working alongside an impressive group of Larrakia and independent leaders. 

Chair Jerome Cubillo
Deputy Chair Wayne Kurnorth
Member Director Billawara Lee
Independent Director Naomi Anstess
Member Director James Parfitt
Member Director Sharna Alley
Independent Director Garrett Smith
Member Director Carol Quill

Role of the board

  • Strategically plan for the future so Larrakia Nation is best positioned to achieve our mission
  • Ensure Larrakia Nation is legally compliant, financially solvent and has a risk management plan to ensure Larrakia Nation continues to be viable
  • Develop and express collective responsibility for all aspects of the board’s performance
  • Operate in an environment of continuous improvement that includes individual board member effectiveness
  • Encourage a diversity of opinions and views
  • Manage and represent Larrakia Nation members’ interests to the best of their ability

Strategic plan 

Our Strategic Plan outlines the vision for Larrakia Nation for the next five years, and guides the work of the board.