The Role of KML is to:

• Ensure KML is meetings its obligations under the Trust Deeds and contractual agreements.
• Provide recommendations to the Trustee as to the fulfilment of the Trust Objects.
• Work alongside the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation (RRKAC) in assisting the Robe River people.
• Fund the RRKAC.
• Ensure they are building the future fund for future generations through investments.
• Manage the service providers including investment advisors, accounting and custodian trustee.
• Ensure contributors are fulfilling their financial obligations to the Robe River Kuruma (RRK) People.
• Distribute funds to RRK people.

The Independent Member’s role will:

• Provide leadership, direction and support to the Board;
• Review the management of the Trust’s finances.
• Promote and uphold principles of good governance.
• Attend all Board and community meetings.
• Promote effective and efficient lines of communication; and
• Undertake appropriate cross-cultural training as required.

A person is eligible for appointment if they are:

• Independent: is independent
• Qualification: has undertaken AICD or another suitable training or willing to do so within the first year of appointment.
• Experience: has a minimum three years’ experience as a director of an Australian company or in a professional, financial, or business management role.
• Financial Literacy: is ‘financially literate’
• Leadership Experience: possesses leadership experience, and shall possess qualities reflecting a proven record of accomplishment and ability to work with others
• Absence of Conflicting Commitments: does not have commitments that would conflict with the commitments of a Director of the Corporation
• Reputation and Integrity: is of high repute and recognised integrity and;
  • Is not a person who is not permitted by the Corporations Act (or an order made under the Corporations Act) or the CATSI Act to be a director;
  • Has not been disqualified (either automatically or by Court order) from managing a corporation under from doing anything else contemplated by the role of the Independent Director, under any applicable law;
  • Is not a person who has been convicted of an offence other than a traffic infringement or other minor offence;
• Endorsed by the RRKAC and approved by RTIO.

In appointing an Independent Member, regard shall be had to whether the person:

• Has experience working with Aboriginal communities;
• Has experience working with the administration of charitable and other trusts;
• Has experience in financial or business managements
• Is willing to undertake cultural awareness training.

Commitment

The Director for the KML Board appointment is for a three-year term. The expected commitment of the directors is approximately once per quarter each year. Meetings will typically be held in Perth, Pannawonica or Karratha, Western Australia.

For further information, please contact Jana Francis Executive Officer at [email protected], using the subject line: Independent Director - Karratha enquiry via EthicalJobs.