The City of Vincent is seeking nominations for up to three (3) external independent members to join the City’s Audit & Risk Committee for the period 21 October 2025 to 16 October 2027.

As part of this process, Council will also appoint an independent Chair and Deputy Chair from among the independent members. Applicants will be asked to indicate whether they would be willing to be considered for these leadership roles.

Nomination Criteria

Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:

• an ability to read and understand financial statements
• functional knowledge in areas such as:
• Governance, financial reporting, and audit (external and internal) oversight
• Risk management, internal controls, and compliance
• Information systems/technology, business continuity, integrity, and fraud risk management
• practical experience managing or overseeing of key risk areas such as financial sustainability, climate change, cyber security, asset management, construction projects, strategic planning, business analytics and performance measurement.
• a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and informationa professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of an audit and risk committee, and
• Ability to bring an independent viewpoint that supports transparency and integrity.

2. Desirable:

• possession of a relevant professional qualification (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)).
• prior experience serving on an audit and risk committee.
• extensive senior level experience in governance, assurance or risk management within complex organisations.

Remuneration

Independent members are paid the maximum permissible fee for committee meeting attendance, as determined by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal. This payment recognises the time, expertise and contribution required of independent members.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Emma Simmons – Acting Executive Manager Corporate Strategy & Governance

Phone: (08) 9273 6000

Email: mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

Nominations

To nominate please provide a current copy of your resume and a summary to demonstrate your relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience in respect to the relevant Nomination Criteria. Nominations are to be submitted to mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Nominations close Friday, 10 October 2025 at 5.00pm.