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.
- Member director nomination form
- Consent to act as director form
- Apply for a director identification number
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.
- Independent director nomination form
- Consent to act as director form
- Apply for a director identification number
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.
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.