Federation Council is seeking expressions of interest for a suitably qualified and experienced person to appoint as a Chairperson of Council’s Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) for a period of 4 years, commencing January 2026.

ARIC assists in promoting good governance practices within the organisation by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise risk management, control and governance processes.

ARIC meets five (5) times per calendar year in Corowa, NSW. Teleconferencing facilities are available if members are remote or unable to attend in person. Committee members receive remuneration per meeting (for preparation time and attendance).

The position of the chairperson of an audit, risk and improvement committee is pivotal to the committee’s effectiveness and is the focal point for the committee’s relationship with the council, the internal audit function and external auditor.

How to Apply:

1. Review the Information pack available for download from this web page.

2. Submit:

• A covering letter addressing the independence requirements and essential criteria.
• Current Resume detailing qualifications and experiences (including two referees, contactable by phone).
• Eligibility Declaration (refer to Audit Risk and Improvement Committee Information Pack - Chairperson October 2025 - Appendix Eligibility Declaration).

Applications to be marked: Confidential – Expression of Interest: Independent Member of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee.

Submissions:

Email to: governance@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

or

Via post and addressed to the:

General Manager

Federation Council

PO Box 77 Corowa NSW 2646

Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 23 October 2025

Contact Person: Martine Hall on 02 6033 8951 or governance@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au