Expressions of Interest invited - Audit and Risk Committee

⁠⁠⁠Expressions of interest are invited to fill up to two independent representative positions, each for a four-year term commencing on 1 February 2023.

The Audit and Risk Committee has been established under s53 of the Local Government Act 2020 and provides a structured, systematic oversight of Council’s governance, risk management and internal control practices in order to provide Council with confidence in the integrity of these practices. The Committee meets quarterly and its membership includes two Councillors and a minimum of three (but up to four) suitably qualified, independent representatives.

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Senior business or financial management/reporting knowledge and experience.
• High levels of financial literacy.
• Understanding of corporate risk management and risk management practices including treatments, mitigations and controls.
• Knowledge of Council’s operations and the environment in which it operates.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of personal integrity and ethics.

Please note that the Council will appoint the Chair of the Committee following the appointment of the new members.

Remuneration

Independent Audit Committee Members are paid per meeting at a rate agreed by Council - currently $550 per meeting.

For a copy of the Audit & Risk Committee Charter or further information, please see Audit and Risk Committee Charter(PDF, 221KB) or contact Jake Brown on 5261 0600.

Expressions of interest can be emailed to info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.