Stephen Maliku Dhamarrandji

Galiwin’ku, NT

A.B.N.: 23719297883

My name is Stephen Maliku Dhamarrandji, and I am a Djambarrpuyŋu person. I was born in Gove, Nhulunbuy and I was raised up at Rulku in Milingimbi, with my 3 grandmothers from the Gupapuyŋu clan.

When I was 12, I went back to Galiwin’ku and my schooling was at Sheperdson College. Then in 1993 I moved to study at St John’s college in Darwin where I boarded for 3 years. I came back to Galiwin’ku and graduated year 11 at Shepherdson college.

Leadership roles:

Councillor, East Arnhem Regional Council (2024 – present)
Chairperson, Galiwin’ku Church Congregation (2024 – 2026 )
Pastor, pastoral care within the Galiwin’ku Church Congregation (2022 – present)

Recent employment:

I currently work casually as an Interpreter with the Aboriginal Interpreter Service.

I have recently worked as a Coordinator and Skills Development Officer at Yalu’ Marŋgithinyaraw Indigenous Corporation . I have worked with the Stronger Communities for Children (SCfC) program, assist with training, coordinate research projects with researchers from CDU and support capacity building within the organisation.

I have represented the East Arnhem Regional Shire at the LGANT Conference, Alice Springs 2024

Past employment:

2016 – 2020: Yalu’ Coordinator and Skills Development Officer
2014 – 2016: Learning on Country Program (Shepherdson College)
2014 – 2016: Ranger, Gumurr Marthakal Rangers
2013 – 2014: Call Centre Attendant (Housing repair and maintenance )
2011 – 2013: Case Consultant (Marthakal Employment Service)
2011 – 2013: Case Consultant (Marthakal Employment Service)
2008 – 2011: Bank Teller (Traditional Credit Union)
2006 – 2008: Teacher and Facilitator (FAST Program, Volunteer)
2006 – 2008: Assistant Tutor (Shepherdson College)
2002 – 2005: Building and construction (Sport and Rec)
2000 – 2002: Landscape Gardening (CDEP, Galiwin’ku)

I have a lot of experience in working with the community, and helping Yolŋu and Balanda brothers and sisters.

Research qualifications:

I have been awarded an ‘Indigenous Community-based Researcher‘ micro-credential from Charles Darwin University (CDU). This recognises my skills in intercultural facilitation and research practice, and has been certified both by CDU and a Senior Yolŋu authority in Galiwin’ku. I am now also enrolled in the CDU Diploma of Indigenous Research.

Research experience:

My research projects have included:

First Nations AI: Country, Climate, Communication (with CDU)
Mapping the Digital Gap (with RMIT)
Indigenous and Western peoples engaging in two-way learning about natural and social disasters (with Canberra University)
Waka Ngurrkanhayngu: Regenerating the existence of life (with Canberra University)
Our Homes Research Project (with CDU)
Remote Engagement and Coordination – Indigenous Evaluation Research (REC-IER), Phase 2: Electoral Engagement and Education (with CDU)
Remote Engagement and Coordination – Indigenous Evaluation Research’ (REC-IER) (with CDU)
Helping and Caring, not only our family: NT Indigenous Perspectives on Volunteering (with CDU)
Families and Schools Together program (volunteer worker)
Stronger Communities for Children (with Ninti One)
Footprints in Time (Yalu’ and Australian Government)
NT Hearing project

Inter-Cultural Consultant:

I am currently available for work as a cross-cultural consultant. If you are interested in engaging my services, please get in contact via phone or email. My consultancy rates are charged at $120/hr.

Phone: 0458865175 Email: stephen.ccc@outlook.com

Academic publications:

Ali, Tahir, Petra Topaz Buergelt, Douglas Paton, James Arnold Smith, Elaine Lawurrpa Maypilama, Dorothy Yuŋgirrŋa, Stephen Dhamarrandji, and Rosemary Gundjarranbuy. “Facilitating sustainable disaster risk reduction in Indigenous communities: Reviving Indigenous worldviews, knowledge and practices through two-way partnering.” International journal of environmental research and public health 18, no. 3 (2021): 855.
Buergelt, Petra, Lawurrpa Elaine Maypilama, Dorrothy Yuŋgirrŋa Bukulatjpi, Rosemary Guŋdjarranbuy, Stephen Dhamarrandji, Tahir Ali, Douglas Paton, and James A. Smith. “Genuinely working two-way with Indigenous communities utilizing both Indigenous and Western worldviews, knowledges and practices.” In Developing Northern Australia. 2021.
Spencer, Michaela, Michael Christie, Rosemary Gundjarranbuy, Vanessa Davis, and Stephen Dhamarrandji. “Our Homes Research Project – Final Report” Charles Darwin University, Uniprint (2020).
Waṉambi, Gawura, Joy Bulkanhawuy, Stephen Dhamarrandji, and Rosemary Gundjarranbuy. “Caring for Yolŋu and ways of life during COVID 19.” (2020).
Waka Ngurrkanhayngu. “Waka Ngurrkanhayngu”: Regenerating the existence of life.” Native Title Newsletter 1 (2022): 5-8.