2026 Director Elections

SOUTH WEST ABORIGINAL LAND & SEA COUNCIL

DIRECTOR ELECTION NOTICE AND

CALL FOR CANDIDATES TO SEEK ELECTION

By resolution of the directors, the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council is seeking experienced and skilled corporation members to become directors. A ballot is scheduled to open on 8 October 2026 for four (4) member-elected director positions. One member-elected director is sought for each of the following wards.

1.     Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Ward

2.     South West Boojarah Ward 

3.     Yued Ward

4.     Whadjuk Ward

The nomination period for the above position will commence on 5 August 2026 and will close on 26 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

Nominations

A Nomination must include:

•                    A completed South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council director nomination form.

•                    Director ID number.

•                    A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

•                    A current Curriculum Vitae.

•                    Referee details.

•                    A Candidate statement for Ballot Information material to members (Candidate Profile not exceeding 150 characters).

•                    A current National Police Certificate.

You must attach a National Police Certificate (NPC) to your Nomination Form. As a NPC can take 2 - 3 weeks to process, we strongly recommend you apply for your certificate as soon as possible. Applications without an NPC will not be accepted. A NPC must be no more than twelve (12) months old.

Nomination forms can be obtained via the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council reception@noongar.org.au

 Nominees can only stand for election in the ward in which they are registered as members of SWALSC.

 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 26 August 2026 by 5:00pm