Audit And Risk Committee Independent Member

Castlemaine
Fixed Term (3 years, May 2024 to February 2027)
$525 sitting fee (ex GST) + Travel

Closing date: Close of business Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds. Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or just 20 by rail, with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

We are seeking an Independent Member to join our Audit and Risk Committee as established under Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020.

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, which can be found by searching committees on our website at mountalexander.vic.gov.au and clicking on the Audit and Risk Committee section.

Membership of the Committee comprises four Independent Members and two councillors. Council has one vacancy on the Committee for a three-year term.

Meetings

There are usually four meetings per year in February, May, August, and November. Meetings are held at the Civic Centre, 185 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, and run for approximately 3 hours. A sitting fee is payable to Independent Members which is currently $525.00, ex GST plus travel.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are required to hold a relevant degree qualification and/or should demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Current issues facing Local Government and the Shire;
• Governance, policy and compliance oversight within public sector organisations;
• Risk management, control, external and internal audit within public sector organisations;
• Financial reporting requirements of Local Government;
• Business or financial management/reporting.

Application Process

To apply, please provide a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in this role, and your current resume. Applications should be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 30 April 2024 in one of the following ways:

1. Addressed to Darren Fuzzard, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine, 3450, or
2. Via the employment current vacancies page on the Mount Alexander Shire Council website, or
3. Via email to workwithus@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. Please place “Application for Audit & Risk Advisory Committee’ in the subject line.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role, please contact Cameron Whitehead, Acting Manager, Governance and Risk, on at c.whitehead@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or 0403 714 687.