• Northern Territory based / place-based connection

This position is designated as an Indigenous Identified Position. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).

Information for Prospective Board Members

Red Dust is calling for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill two Non-Executive Director positions on the Red Dust Board. We are specifically looking for First Nations board members from the NT or with a place-based connection to the NT.

It is an exciting time to join Red Dust as this year marks 20 years since our charity was first registered and 30 years since our founder began engagement with First Nations youth in the NT. We will soon be launching our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 to guide the next period of our development.

Our Mission

Working together to enrich lives, improve health and strengthen the future of Indigenous youth and families.

Who we are

We are a well-established Australian not-for-profit organisation that has been working in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory for around 30 years. We sit, walk and work alongside Elders, family and youth to reimagine success and create a stronger future for their communities.

Our values

Real (TJUKARRURRU) - We are hands on and work with integrity

Ready (PALYAPAYI) - We are prepared with the skills and knowledge to achieve our goals

Respectful (KANGKURRINTJAKU) - We develop sincere relationships and value the diversity of culture, people and places

Our governance

Red Dust Role Models Limited is a registered not-for-profit First Nations charity, registered with Supply Nation and governed by a board of directors. Red Dust convenes Advisory Committees comprised of board directors and staff to provide support for key focus areas including Finance/Audit, Nominations and Innovation and Aspiration.

What you will bring

We are looking for people with relevant skills and background, but just as importantly, we are seeking people who live and breathe Red Dust’s values - a person who:

• Is aligned to our purpose and mission
• Understands that everyone has a voice and it is to be respected
• Knows their role and plays their role – ie knowing when to step in, step up and step out

The successful candidate will:

• Be culturally competent, a community leader with a developed understanding and appreciation of the values and aspirations of First Nations youth and families
• Have experience in or knowledge of remote community settings and understanding of the issues communities face
• Developed understanding of the socio-cultural-political context of the Northern Territory

• Bring a strategic mindset with the ability to critically assess the key issues that Red Dust faces in its mission and work
• Work as part of a team and demonstrate the passion and time to make a genuine and active contribution to Red Dust
• Lean on your leadership skills and mastery with the ability to represent the organisation in a range of forums
• Ideally have experience in at least one of the following:
  • Health and wellbeing program development
  • Remote community lived experience and/or remote service delivery experience
  • Indigenous affairs
  • Government relations and public policy

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a respected Board within a well-established and expanding organisation that is making a difference in remote communities across the Northern Territory.

For further information about the role please read our FAQ.

For more information about Red Dust please visit www.reddust.org.au