Number: 02/2026. Date: 17/8/2026.

News from the IOT RDO

Two Expressions of Interest Now Open

The Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (IOT RDO) is seeking to grow its Committee.

Expression of Interest – Committee Membership

The IOT RDO Committee guides regional development priorities across Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and we are looking for additional members to join the team.

Committee members contribute to a high-performing, collaborative Committee, support the Chair in identifying opportunities and attracting investment, and bring local knowledge and networks to advocate for regional priorities.

Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Term: One year, from 1 October 2026

EOI open: Monday, 17 August 2026

EOI close: Sunday, 20 September 2026

To apply & Application Form

To apply, please submit:

• A completed Application Form – IOT-RDO-Committee-Member-Application-Form-2026.docx
• A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Email your application to: carolin.buncle@iotrdo.com.au

Further details are available in the Information Pack: EOI_IOT-RDO-Committee-Membership-Information-Pack_2026.pdf

For enquiries, please email carolin.buncle@iotrdo.com.au.

Expression of Interest – Local Artist, Airport Wall Map

Toll, the IOT RDO and the Christmas Island Tourism Association (CITA) are enhancing the Christmas Island Airport arrival hall, and are seeking a local artist or artist-led group to design and paint a large-scale illustrated map of Christmas Island on a feature wall, shaping the first impression visitors have of our island.

Full details are available in the Expression of Interest document: EOI-Wall-Art-CI-Airport.pdf

EOI close: Sunday, 6 September 2026

To apply, or for more details, please email carolin.buncle@iotrdo.com.au.

Looking forward to welcoming new Committee members and seeing the community’s creative talent come to life on the airport wall.

Chair of the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation
Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands