1. Dr Stuart Phillpot
12 Redgrave Place
Chapman ACT 2611
PO Box 3756
Weston ACT 2611
Tel/Fax (02) 6288 6731
Mobile: 0427 281 949
rrr@netspeed.com.au
www.r3.net.au
Qualifications
 PhD in Public Policy - Australian National University (2000)
 Bachelor of Agricultural Economics - University of New England (1978)
 Australian Administrative Staff College - Advanced Management Program, Mt Eliza Business
School (1989)
 Australian School of Pacific Administration - Certificate in Aboriginal Welfare (1971)
 Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment - Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture
(2005 up graded to TEA in 2013)
 Certificate in Mediation Australian Commercial Dispute Centre (2009)
Awards
 Recipient of the University of New England Prize for 'Rural Management Excellence' (1978)
Professional Affiliations
Member - Australian Institute of Agricultural Scientists (1980 -1990
Member - Institute of Municipal Management (1990 -1995)
Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors (1999 - 2001)
Education and Training
Lecturer School of Business UNSW (2014- ongoing) currently involved in researching the
following.
Lecturer ANU Preparatory Program P1003 Introduction to knowledge and culture (2015
ongoing)
 “Let’s make it better for the future” Why remote Indigenous Children do not attend
school a co- produced action based research project in association with the Papulu
Apparr Kari Parent Community Engagement (PAK-PACE) Program
 Bootu mine sacred site desecration: A failure of agency , a co- produced research
project in association with the Manungurra Aboriginal Corporation
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2.  Developing the financial literacy of Indigenous pastoral company directors managers
and supervisors a co- produced research and development project in association with
the Indigenous Land Corporation
Project manager- University Of Canberra/Australian National University Australian Capital
Territory Indigenous Success Project (2014-January -May)
Senior Project Manager – Australian National University -Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education
Centre- Coordinator and Developer ANU Preparatory Program (2013-14)
Program Manager, Yiwaji Pinangkaltinjiki Youth and Young Adult development program (2011-
2013)
Program Director Foundation Skills in Self-Management RRR Pty Ltd (2008-2010)*
Lecturer - Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (2003 – 2010) *
Lecturer - Indigenous Grazing for Profit (2004)
Course Director - ILC Board of Management Training Programs (1994 - 2003) *
Program Director - Aboriginal Pastoral Company's Directors Course - Mistake Creek, Yuelamu,
Alcoota, Loves Creek, Central Land Council (1993 - 1994) *
Director of Research – Australian Centre for Regional and Local Government Studies (1994-95) *
Lecturer Senior Management Program University of Canberra, ACLGS -Modules on National
Training Reform1991-1993, *
Lecturer - Graduate Diploma in Executive Management: Remote Area Development Issues
Module NTPS/NTU (1990 - 1994) *
Project Team Manager Aboriginal Elected Member Training Program - Australian Local
Government Training Board (1992)
Lecturer - Field Officer Training, NT Office of Local Government *
Part-time Lecturer in Management Modules - IULA Training Centre, Jakarta Indonesia (1989)
Lecturer - Farm and Property Management - Institute for Aboriginal Development (1980 - 1984)
*
Language skills: Indonesian (basic), Pitjantjatjara and Warlpiri (knowledge of).
Relevant Boards and Policy Committees
Project Manager responsible for Steering committee support - University Of
Canberra/Australian National University Australian Capital Territory Indigenous Success Steering
Committee
Project Manager responsible for Curriculum Development - University Of Canberra/Australian
National University Australian Capital Territory- Indigenous Success Curriculum Development
Committee
Working Party Member (2012-2013) ANU Reconciliation Act Plan Implementation
Policy and Governance Adviser (2012-current)-Manungurra Aboriginal Corporation
Co - Convenor- Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation Yiwatji Pinangarlkthiniki Development
Team (2009- 2011)*
Member-Panel of Leadership Learning - Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, Senior
lecturer in Governance and Conflict management (2006-2009) *
Committee member - ILC Corporate Management Team: responsible for oversight of ILC'
Strategic policy initiatives and assessment of the outcomes of the first seven years of ILC
operations (1999-2003) Conducted the first Certificate IV in Indigenous Governance Program
(2002-2003) *
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3. Principal Consultant - ATSIC Native Title Submission to the Joint Parliamentary enquiry into the
Native Title amendment bill. (1998)
Advisory committee member - Aboriginal Participation in Australian Traineeships - DEET,
Canberra. (1995)
Council Member – National Local Government Productivity Council (1991-1995) *
Management group member, International Union of Local Authorities Asia Pacific Region
Djakarta Indonesia (1989-1900) *
Departmental representative - NT Horticultural Industry Advisory Committee. (1986 - 1988)
Departmental representative - NT Southern Region Pastoral Industry Advisory Committee. (1986
- 1987)
NT representative - Australian Standing Committee of Agriculture Representative - Advisory
Committees on Priorities of Rural Research and Extension. (1984 -1985)
NT representative - Aboriginal Pastoral Property Review Committee - Aboriginal Development
Commission (1982 - 1983)
Professional Background
Project manager- University Of Canberra/Australian National University Australian Capital
Territory Indigenous Success Steering Committee (2014-January -May)
Senior Project Manager – Australian National University -Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education
Centre- Coordinator and Developer ANU Preparatory Program (2013-14)
Senior Research Fellow -Australian National University - Accountability of Indigenous
Corporations to their communities and to government ARC/ORIC project (2012-2013)
Managing Director - Remote Rural Resources Pty. Ltd. (1993 – 20011)
Director, Strategic Development and Assessment - Indigenous Land Corporation (1999 - 2003) *
Consultant- Remote Rural Resources Pty Ltd (1996-1999) *
Director of Research, Centre of Regional and Local Government Studies, University of Canberra
(1995 - 1996) *
Chief Executive Officer - Australian Local Government Training Board (1990 - 1994) *
Responsible for the development of national local government competence standards
Director, Strategic Planning- International Union Local Authorities, Asia Pacific Region (1989-90)
*
Assistant Secretary - Department of Industry and Development, Agriculture and Plant Industry
branches, Senior Executive Service, Level 4 NTPS. (1985 - 1989)
Coordinator, Rural Extension and Education Program, - Institute for Aboriginal Development,
Alice Springs (1981-1985) *
Consultant, Economic Development Programs for Remote Areas - Department of Chief Minister,
Darwin (1980) *
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4. Town Clerk - Minjilang, Croker Island, Western Arnhem Land, NT (1977 - 1979) *
Undergraduate - New England University, Armidale NSW (1974 - 1977)
Field Officer - Department of Aboriginal Affairs, located at Bagot, Kalkaringi-Dargaragu,
Umbakumba, Ngukurr, Alice Springs, Docker River, Yuendumu and Ali Curung, NT. (1967 - 1976)
*
Projects/Overseas Experience
A review of the Solomon Islands civil society network (2003 - 2004)
Towards A Solomon Island Civil Society Development Strategy: A participatory workshop program for
members of the Solomon Islands civil society network and interested parties (2003)
Review of Australian local governments' international links - Policy, programs and operation
assessment of Australian investment sources for Indonesian local government infrastructure
development (1996 - 1998)
Consultant to the Foundation in support of local democracy Poland - Evaluation and training needs
analysis of Polish local government (1991 - 1992)
Development Adviser - International Union of Local Authorities, Asia Pacific Section, and Jakarta,
Indonesia: responsible for strategy and training policy (1989 - 1990)
Malaysian Jabatan Orang Asli: Review of village resettlement programs - Kedah State (1969 - 1970)
Projects/Australia
Yiwaji Pinangkaltinjiki Program a pathway to understanding youth and young adult training and
education development program, 2010-2011*
Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporations Foundation Skills in Self leadership program, 2009-2010*
NSW Aboriginal Land Council ALC Board Governance project, 2008 *
Community Land and business plans for NSW Local Aboriginal Land councils 2008-2009*
Kullari Indigenous Womens Aboriginal Corporation Governance and management project 2008*
Warndu Warru Ngura Cahill Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Governance and management
project 2007-2008*
Mutijulu conciliation an ORIC Project 2007*
Business Plan Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Islanders Studies 2006*
A strategic review of Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre 2005*
A review of systemic issues in the Kutjungka region of Western Australia
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5. (2005 - 2006) *
A review of remote area indigenous owned stores a IBA FaCHSIA Project (2005 - 2006) *
An evaluation of Pathways to Employment Programs, in Indigenous Community Development
Employment Projects (DEST, 2005 - 2006)
An evaluation governance education program Maningrida an ORAC training program (2004) *
Local government service delivery and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations, an
ORAC discussion paper (2005) *
Toward a remote area extension education and training strategy, for the Office of the
Registrar of Aboriginal Corporations (2004) *
Towards an extension education and training policy for the Indigenous Land Corporation: An
evaluation and analysis of the ILC’s extension education and training research and
development a project jointly funded by the ILC and AFFA (2003) *
"Improving outcomes from indigenous land purchases"; a policy, program and property
analysis of the first seven years of the Indigenous Land Corporation operations - completed
2002 forthcoming.
Major Outcome: ILC adopts a new policy and program structure. (2003)
The indigenous demand for ILC land acquisition and Land management support by Indigenous
communities a multi- variant analysis of natural resource issues historical Indigenous land
holdings and community, demography and demand analysis ( ILC un-published).
Major Outcome: The development of an ILC whole of government regional strategy. (2001)
A bi-cultural resource assessment of the Northern Flinders Ranges: An analysis of the
indigenous and non-indigenous natural resource use of the Northern Flinders Ranges, as a
basis for negotiating native title agreements.
Major Outcome: Template agreement process established for negotiating state-based
Industry Native Title Agreements. (1997 - 1998)
Indigenous Land Corporation - Pastoral Company Directors Training. (1998 -2003) *
Australian Local Government Association - Local government service delivery to indigenous
communities. (1997 - 1998) *
NSW Local Government and Shires Associations - Cultural diversity, strategic planning and
performance management training. *
ATSIC Native Title Team - Assessment of the Native Title Amendment Bill 1997,
Yuendumu Abattoir Feasibility Study (1997)
Funding local government in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands (1997) *
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6. A review of Anangu Pitjantjatjara land management policy: This study analysed
Commonwealth and SA government natural resource land management policy the Anangu
Pitjantjatjara (AP) land rights legislation and the capacity of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara against
the scope of the natural resources issue the AP were attempting to address. Major Outcome:
Establishment of a Tjilbi Ranger system to oversee 'Caring for Country' programs. (1996)
Mabunji - Borroloola pastoral management training - Anangu Pitjantjatjara grazing policy
Institute for Aboriginal Development - Training Demand/Needs Analysis (1996) *
Spencer Gulf Regional Leaders Extension Program: ACRLGS University of Canberra (1995) *
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Land Management Strategic Review: ACRLGS University of Canberra.
(1995)
Aboriginal Pastoral Property Directors Courses, Central Land Council. (1995) *
Training needs analysis of Queensland Local Government: ACLGS/QLGA 1994)
Local government enterprise bargaining - ACLGS/NLGPC. (1994) *
Rural development skills on Aboriginal land - A feasibility study and training needs analysis.
(1993) *
Development of National Local Government Work place Competence Standards: This involved
the establishment of a development process involving employers (900 local governments)
employees (167,000) the unions, local government associations, State Territory and
Commonwealth Governments completed 1994. Major Outcome: National Local Government
Competence Standards established as a foundation for workplace reform. (1990 - 1994) *
Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign (BTEC). This involved an Industry wide
strategy involving individual primary producers, veterinary professionals, regulatory staff,
industry advisory councils and Ministers of the Crown. Major Outcome: BTEC completed
successfully in Central Australia. (1980-1989)
Other Projects
Phillpot S & Evans I, "Cattle Boss”, a simulation game for illiterate and semi-literate people in
the economics of a cattle enterprise 1977.
Phillpot S., Sercombe N., “Outstation Shop” and “Community Council” and Edgerton J.
simulation games for instructing illiterate and semi-literate people in the financial
management principles of Store and Community Management. *
Phillpot S. & Raddatz G., Office of Local Government (NT) Field Officer Training Program
Curriculum Design.
Phillpot S. & Overall J, 1989 “Community Government Councils” - Production of Community
Education Videos on Local Government*
Military Service
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7. 1963-1965 Australian Army Cadet Corp- Corporal
1966-67 Royal Australian Naval Reserve, Ordinary Seaman
1974-77 Sydney University Regiment (Private Soldier to Sargent)
1977-1980 7th Independent Rifle Company – 2nd
Lieutenant - First recruitment of Indigenous
people from traditional communities into Special Forces Command. This involved the
development of selection criteria, pre recruitment training and cross cultural training for Officers
and NCO’s.
Major Outcome: Employment of traditional Indigenous people became a permanent feature of
NORFORCE North Australia Surveillance Regiment.
1980-1982 Norforce 1st
Lieutenant occupied positions of Platoon Commander, Training Officer &
Horse Master.
1998 Australian Army - Cross Cultural Awareness Training delivered at Goldsworthy and
Kalakatjatjara
Publications
Refereed PhD Thesis 2001 "Black Pastoralism", ANU
Phillpot S 2001, "Understanding Secret Whitefella Cattle Business" in 'Working on Country '
Baker D, Davies J & Young, E Eds, Oxford University Press Sydney
Phillpot S.1986, “Aboriginal and White Cattle Stations in Central Australia”, Aboriginal
Development: Some Comparative Comments, Land Management, Science and Technology
CSIRO Centre for Appropriate Technology
McCosker T.H., Emerson C.A. & Phillpot S. 1986, “Present and Future Technology for
Rangeland Producers” Joss P.J., Lynch P.W. & Williams D.B. (Eds) Rangelands - A Resource
under Siege Canberra: Australian Academy of Science
Relevant Papers
Jacobs K & Phillpot S. Indigenous corporations: compliance and accountability a discussion
Paper UNSW Canberra (2014)
Phillpot S. Child Protection in Tennant Creek, A situation assessment Australian Red Cross
Alice Springs NT (2013)
Phillpot S. Vocational Education and Training Reform for Aboriginals. Global Competencies
National Training Board, Canberra (1995)
Phillpot S, Millar J, Beacroft L & M Local Government Service Delivery and Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander corporations an ORAC discussion paper (2005)
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8. McPherson S, Phillpot S. & Jenkins P Land Loss, Recovery and Rehabilitation: Another
Perspective on Australian Indigenous Land Reform 14th
International Farm Management
Conference (2004)
McPherson, S Phillpot S. & Jenkins P Some Reflections on Issues and Future Challenges for
Indigenous Australian Rangeland owners VII International Rangeland Conference, Durban
South Africa (2003)
Phillpot S. "Improving Outcomes from Indigenous land Purchase's"; ILC Adelaide (2003)
Hanlon D. & Phillpot S. Rural Development Skills on Aboriginal land "Can We Meet the
Challenge", Darwin 1993, A Report for the Dept. of Employment Education and Training (1993
- 1994)
Phillpot S. 1986, “Aspects of Labour Usage on Aboriginal Cattle Properties in Central Australia”
in Economy and People in the North, P. Loveday and D. Wade Marshall (Eds) Darwin: North
Australia Research Unit, Australian National University.
Phillpot S. 1982, “Towards Measure Food Self-Sufficiency for Aboriginal Micro Communities”
Presented at the Rangeland Society National Conference, Alice Springs.
Phillpot S. 1982, “Towards a Methodology for Analysing Adjustment Problems in the Northern
Territory Pastoral Industry” prepared for the NT University Planning Authority.
Phillpot S. 1980, (unpublished), “Minjilang and Community Government”, a report for the
Northern Territory Department of Community Development.
Phillpot S. 1978, “The Economics of Horticulture in Remote Australia”, a dissertation in partial
fulfilment of the requirement for a degree in Agricultural Economics, University of New England.
Referees
Mr. David Ross
Director Central Land Council and formerly Chair of the Indigenous Land Corporation
Telephone: (08) 8951 6211
Mobile: 0418 800 410
Professor R. Mulgan
Public Policy Program, Australian National University, Canberra
Telephone (02) 6125 2561
Richard.Mulgan@anu.edu.au
Professor M. Dodson
Chair of Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Law Australian National University, Canberra
Telephone: (02) 6125 2111
dodsonm@anu.edu.au
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