Audit Committee

⁠⁠⁠Appointment of External Member Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking to appoint an independent Audit Committee member for a four year term.

In accordance with Subdivision 2 s210 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Cassowary Coast Regional Council's Audit Committee must be comprised of at least three and no more than six members. Council currently has four members, including the Mayor, a Councillor and two independent external members. Council has endorsed the inclusion of an additional independent external member to ensure succession planning and to assist the Committee in its roles and obligations as per Council's Audit Committee Charter.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience in relation to commerce and financial operations of a large, diverse organisation;
• Understanding of the principles of corporate governance, risk management, performance and efficiency monitoring, the operations of audit committees and of internal and external audit finance, risk management, commerce and governance;
• The ability to develop strong working relationships with Councillors, Executive Management and Council employees; and
• Excellent communication skills.

Legal experience or experience in senior executive roles within the local government sector is desirable.
Applications outlining relevant qualifications and experience together with a current CV must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and received by 3.00pm on Monday 8 February 2021.

For further information or to obtain an Information Pack, please contact Gurbindar Singh, Chief Financial Officer by phone: (07) 4043 9127.
James Gott.
Chief Executive Officer.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
PO Box 887.
Innisfail QLD 4860.