Warren Mundine and the MAXNetWork Indigenous Advisory Board
At MAX, we are about walking the walk, not just talking the talk. To assist us in our endeavour to further support Indigenous Australians, we will be mentored and advised by Dr Warren Mundine as Chairman of the MAXNetWork Indigenous Advisory Board which will meet quarterly.
Warren Mundine is from the First Australian Nations of Bundjalung and the Gumbaynggirr people on the North Coast of New South Wales (NSW). Mr. Mundine is a highly respected and influential businessman, political strategist and Indigenous advocate for empowering First Australians to build a sustained Indigenous economy.
His life and career have been shaped by a deep-seated personal commitment to community, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, and he has more than 26 years experience working in the public, private and community sectors.
Mr. Mundine is currently Chief Executive Officer of NTSCORP Ltd., a company in NSW that assists Traditional Owners to achieve social justice and promote economic, environmental and cultural development through Native Title and other avenues. Also, as Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Mr Mundine provides national leadership for initiatives to help Indigenous people break the welfare cycle, such as the Australian Employment Covenant.
Mr. Mundine’s expertise is widely recognised and he has played leadership roles and served on national, state and local boards and committees providing business, operational and strategic advice. Chief among these are as an Executive Member of the National Native Title Council; and as a Director of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and the Australian Employment Strategy. Mr. Mundine also sits on the Indigenous Advisory Committee of the Australian Law Reform Commission.
Mr. Mundine’s community work often extends beyond his natural boundaries, such as his contribution to the Save the Children Australian Board and as a member of the National Leadership Group and Ambassador of the White Ribbon Day Foundation, which stems from the global campaign to eliminate violence against women.
Mr. Mundine has been recognised for his community, government and business achievements by being awarded Doctor of the University (honoris causa) Southern Cross University. He has also been awarded the Centenary Medal for services to the community and local government and the Bennelong Medal for Leadership in Indigenous Affairs.
We welcome his knowledge and experience and with his guidance and support, we at MAX Employment look forward to playing an integral role in the lives of Indigenous Australians.