Expressions of Interest – Independent External Member (Audit and Risk Committee)

⁠⁠⁠The City is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced independent person to join its Audit and Risk Committee.

The City of Busselton's Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to Council regarding financial management, risk management, internal controls, legislative compliance, and internal and external audit.

The selection criteria for the independent external member are:

1. Demonstrated high level of expertise and knowledge in financial management, risk management, governance and audit (internal and external);
2. Understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position, ideally with respect to local government financial reporting and auditing requirements;
3. An appreciation of the values of the City, its core activities and the capacity to appreciate what the community needs from the City;
4. Strong communication skills; and
5. Relevant skills and experience in providing independent expert advice.

The Audit and Risk Committee meets a minimum of four times per year, with additional meetings as required.

Prior to submitting an expression of interest all interested persons are encouraged to read:

• the Expression of Interest document 
• the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, Committee Members and Candidates ; an
• the Audit and Risk Committee’s Terms of Reference.

Please lodge your expression of interest with the City of Busselton in accordance with the lodgement instructions set out in the Expression of Interest document.