The Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Council has appointed Noel Whitehead as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Noel joined WDLAC after working in a number of positions throughout his career, including a 20-year career in the State
Public Service where he worked primarily in industrial relations and was, for six years, head of the State Department of
Productivity and Labour Relations.
He also worked as an adviser to Labor Governments in the portfolios of Indigenous Affairs, Industrial Relations, and
Police.
Noel worked for the Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union as an industrial officer, solicitor and most recently as
the Team Leader responsible for the Union's solicitors and industrial officers.
In 1995-96 Noel worked in the Pilbara with the Injibarndi and Ngarluma people, and was responsible for setting up the
first Land Council for the traditional owners, which coordinated the two land claims of the two groups.  
Noel is excited about the challenges ahead at WDLAC and is keen to meet as many Martu people as possible.
Noel regards his new role as CEO as an honour and a privilege and is keen to gain positive opportunities for the Martu
people and their communities.