Independent Members - Audit & Risk Committee

⁠⁠⁠Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of two (2) independent members to its Audit & Risk Committee for a 3-year term commencing in August 2021.

The committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations.

It performs its role by monitoring, reviewing and advising Council on matters set out in its charter.

The committee meets 4 times per year and comprises six (6) members - four (4) independent members and two (2) Councillors. An allowance per meeting is payable to the independent members.

Applicants are required hold a relevant degree qualification or demonstrate their extensive experience in the fields of finance, risk, audit and public sector management.

Information on the role of an independent committee member, eligibility requirements and selection criteria is available to assist prospective applicants.
Expressions of interest must include the following:
· a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining our committee
· a submission addressing the eligibility requirements and selection criteria
· resume
· two professional referees with their contact details.
Your expression of interest must be submitted to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au by 5pm Monday, 12 April 2021.
More information is available by contacting Dawn Bray, Executive Manager Governance and Customer Service on 0407-611-240.