Expression of Interest: Lowitja Institute – Independent Directors
Lowitja Institute, Australia’s national institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, is now calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be considered as Independent Directors on its Board.
Lowitja Institute is a community controlled organisation that works for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.
Positions available
Clause 25 of the Lowitja Institute Constitution (Constitution) outlines that the Board must comprise of a mix of directors elected by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisational members (as minority) and independent directors (as majority) which are appointed by the Board. All directors must be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons.
Schedule 1 Definitions of the Constitution defines ‘independent’ as not having any financial or pecuniary interest nor be a director, officer or employee of a Class A member of Lowitja Institute. Class A members are voting members of Lowitja Institute.
Desired skills
Candidates with skills/expertise in the following areas should consider applying:
- Corporate Governance
- Indigenous Health Research
- Indigenous Health
- Education
- Commercial / business expertise
- Philanthropy
Application process
Applications will open on 2 November and will remain open until 1 February 2027.
Persons interested in responding to this EOI should submit a current CV together with a covering email outlining relevant skills and expertise. Responses should be addressed to the Company Secretary, Emma Donegan, at [email protected]
Any questions can be directed to the Board Chair, Craig Ritchie, at [email protected]
Supporting resource
Director Information Pack available on request.
