JOB ADVERTISEMENT
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The Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Claimants (MG) registered a native title claim in 2017 on behalf of the Kalamaia Kapurn People over an area that covers Kalgoorlie and extends east to the boundary of the South West Noongar native title area.
The MG claim is ongoing, and MG remain optimistic of a positive determination. The MG native title claim area is subject to a large amount of mining and development activity and MG have successfully negotiated a number of agreements with proponents.
MG has been working on the establishment of a benefits management structure incorporating a discretionary trust and charitable trust to manage current and future benefits on behalf of the MG claim group. A Licensed Trustee has been appointed for an initial term of 5 years.
It is anticipated that significant funds will be under the trust management. The Marlinyu Ghoorlie Trusts Advisory Board (MGT Advisory Board) will be appointed to provide guidance and advice to the Licensed Trustee in relation to the management of the trusts and will work with the Trustee to build the capacity of MG to ultimately establish its own trustee.
OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS
The MGT Advisory Board is established to:
- assist the Trustee to manage its relationship with, and to liaise with, the MG Applicant, Marlinyu Ghoorlie People, Eligible Charities and Eligible Programs.
- foster mutual respect and cooperation between the Trustee, MG Applicant, Marlinyu Ghoorlie People, Eligible Charities and Eligible Programs; and
- make recommendations to the Trustee as to the fulfilment by the Trustee of the Trust Objects and terms of the MG Trust Deeds generally.
THE COMPOSITION
The MGT Advisory Board will comprise of up to seven (7) directors:
- The following Marlinyu Ghoorlie Persons, provided they are not a member of the Applicant:
- One (1) descendent of Lucy Sambo
- One (1) descendent of Nellie Champion; and
- One (1) descendent of Kadee or Warada
- Between two (2) and three (3) members of the Applicant; and
- One (1) Independent Directors who satisfies the criteria of Expert Trust Director
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Salary and conditions
Term and conditions of appointment including remuneration and expenses will be discussed in detail with the appropriate candidates after the shortlisting process. Please provide your remuneration expectations in your cover letter.
Job description/overview
The MGT Advisory Board seeks an inaugural Independent Director for an initial term of 3 years. Please see the attached EOI document for more information about the role.
The successful candidate will be required to attend and participate in MGT Advisory Board meetings in Kalgoorlie as determined by the Chair, anticipated to meet approximately monthly during the initial establishment phase (up to one year) and then:
- Between 4 to 6 times per year; and
- attend to Board to matters in between meetings;
A hybrid attendance model may be accepted provided majority of meetings are attended in person. Please provide details of your preferred attendance style in your cover letter.
Contact person and how to apply
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 1 July 2024
For selection criteria and more information about the selection process, please see the attached EOI document.
Your application should include:
- a short CV (no more than 4 pages);
- a short letter (no more than 3 pages) addressing the eligibility and selection criteria on pages 3 and 4; and
- two (2) professional references.
Should you have any questions about the application or the selection process, please contact Rachel McGarry by email Rachel@houstonlegal.com.au
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