Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to Penrith City Council's Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

Penrith City Council is seeking to fill four external positions on our Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. The Committee was established to promote good corporate governance at Council. Acting as an independent advisory committee, it provides assurance to Council to assist with its oversight responsibilities.

The appointment panel will aim to ensure that the independent members, in aggregate, have recent and relevant experience in the Committee's areas of responsibility, including finance and accounting; risk management; performance improvement; community service; local government / public sector; legal and governance.

The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, and the term of appointment for members is four years. A typical meeting will run for up to 3 hours and preparation will involve review and critical analysis of business papers.

Members will be paid in accordance with the NSW Government Prequalification Scheme, Audit and Risk Committee Independent Chairs and Members (SCM2421).

To view the Committee Charter and submit your application before 5:00pm on the closing date, please visit: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

Alternatively, for further information about the position, please contact Anthony Robinson on 4732-7692.