Document Code: BF.F.008
Document Owner: Wunan Board
Revision No: 3
Effective From: January 2013
Wunan Board Nomination For Appointment as a
Director of Wunan Foundation Incorporated
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Wunan is an Aboriginal development organisation in the East Kimberley, with a clear purpose and
strategy to drive long-term socio-economic change for Aboriginal people by providing real
opportunities, investing in people’s abilities, and by encouraging and rewarding aspiration and selfresponsibility. To find out more about Wunan and the programs we deliver, please visit
www.wunan.org.au.
BOARD VACANCIES
Wunan’s ability to empower Aboriginal people and their families to create independent lives will be
stronger if we have a strong Board. Potential leaders come in many forms including young people,
women, Traditional Owners, town based and remote based. A cross section of experiences and
backgrounds will help Wunan to make the right decisions for our region.
A. Essential Qualities
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Supporting Wunan’s purpose: ability to focus on outcomes for the region and its people,
rather than local politics.
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Future Leadership: managing people and achieving change.
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Integrity: fulfilling a director’s duties and responsibilities, putting the organisation’s
interested before personal interests, acting ethically.
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Interpersonal skills: must work well in a group, listen well, and be tactful but able to
communicate their point of view frankly.
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Curiosity and courage: must have the curiosity to ask questions and the courage to persist
in asking or to challenge management and fellow board members where necessary.
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Broad acceptance and credibility in the community.
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Prepared to contribute in meetings and represent the best interests of the community in
the context of the Wunan’s charter.
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Provide information back to the community.
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Strong belief and commitment to the objectives of Wunan particularly for the benefit of
Aboriginal economic development, from both a family and community context.
B. What is involved in being on the Wunan Board?
Roles and Responsibilities
Board Members are expected to be fully up to date on what the organisation is doing. This
includes understanding the impact on the business of any new proposals and seeking additional
advice where it is needed. Board members would ideally become involved in discussions at the
meeting to develop an understanding of the matters placed before the meeting, to ensure that
they can make informed decisions.
Opportunities
As a part of the Wunan Board you will be exposed to a variety of opportunities including:
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Opportunities to take part in professional development activities
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Opportunities to contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley
region
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Opportunities to network with other leaders in the region and professional representatives
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Document Code: BF.F.008
Document Owner: Wunan Board
Revision No: 3
Effective From: January 2013
Wunan Board Nomination For Appointment as a
Director of Wunan Foundation Incorporated
________________________________________________________________________
Meetings Commitment
Commitment to attending and participating in Board meetings is essential to the ongoing
success of Wunan. A Board member will:
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Attend four (4) meetings per year, each meeting one half to a full day.
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Be appointed for a three (3) year period.
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Be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
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Be provided with materials and Board Papers prior to the meeting.
Meeting Process
Board meetings generally deal with the following items of business:
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Financial position of Wunan Foundation, investments and current projects.
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Legal requirements of running the organisation including corporate administration and
planning.
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Review each of the organisation’s projects performance and issues.
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Development of new commercial projects.
There will be an Induction session before the first meeting and specific training as required to assist
members with their understanding of the business.
A strong Board is critical to the ongoing success of Wunan. Prior to completing the attached
nomination form, Wunan invites you to contact either myself or Nick Thomas, Chief Executive
Officer on 08 9168 3881 to discuss the roles and responsibilities in more detail.
Ian Trust
Executive Director/Chairperson
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Document Code: BF.F.008
Document Owner: Wunan Board
Revision No: 3
Effective From: January 2013
Wunan Board Nomination For Appointment as a
Director of Wunan Foundation Incorporated
________________________________________________________________________
Nominations for the elections of Board Members to Wunan Foundation shall be delivered to the
Wunan Reception by post (PO Box 1338, Kununurra 6743), by hand (Cnr Coolibah & Messmate
Ways), by fax (08 9169 2397), by email to humanresources@wunan.org.au or through Wunan’s
website http://wunan.org.au/jobs.
I (Please Print Your Name)
………………………………………………….. wish to nominate to
be a Member of the Wunan Board. I have read and understood the commitment required, roles and
responsibilities and requirements to be a Member as outlined in the information provided with this
nomination form.
Signature of Nominee:
Date:
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Please write below why you are interested in being a Wunan Board Member and what skills you
believe you would bring to the Board (this section needs to be completed by the Nominee. If there
is insufficient room, please attach a separate page):
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Document Code: BF.F.008
Document Owner: Wunan Board
Revision No: 3
Effective From: January 2013
Wunan Board Nomination For Appointment as a
Director of Wunan Foundation Incorporated
________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: As part of the appointment process, Wunan may contact you to obtain more information.
Nominee’s Contact Details:
Address
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Telephone
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Email
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Proposed by
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Signature……………………………………
Seconded by
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Signature…………………………………..
We may seek personal or professional referees as part of the selection process. We will contact
you in the event that this is necessary.
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