AddressCouncil is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Audit and Risk Committee for a period of three years.
The independent member will ideally have broad senior business, corporate governance, audit, risk and/or financial reporting/management knowledge and experience. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate analytical and strategic management skills to matters that are within the Audit and Risk Committee Charter. Formal qualifications and previous audit committee or board experience will be highly regarded.
The role
The Audit and Risk Committee’s role is to provide oversight and monitor:
- the enhancement of the credibility and objectivity of internal and external financial reporting
- effective management of Council’s strategic risks, including Business Continuity and Recovery
- the protection control of Council assets
- monitoring and review of the standard of the internal control environment
- the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of significant Council programs
- Council’s governance practice, including compliance with its policies and legislative and regulatory requirements as well as the use of best practice guidelines.
- The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least five times per year.
Join the committee
The Audit and Risk Committee consists of five members: three independent members, the current Mayor and one other Councillor nominated by Council.
External members are appointed by Council by public advertisement for a maximum of three years.
The Chairperson of the Committee is appointed from the external members by Council on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer.
Remuneration by way of an annual fee is determined by Council and will be paid to independent members and indexed annually by the Melbourne All Groups CPI.
How to apply
For additional information review the Information Pack or go to Audit and Risk Committee - City of Kingston
Submit your CV and a cover letter that addresses the requirements of the role to **********@kingston.vic.gov.au by 10 May 2024.
For enquiries about the role, contact Manager Governance, Risk & Integrity Kelly Shacklock at the above email address.
