AddressExpressions of Interest are invited from appropriately qualified, independent persons to become a 3rd member of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees for each participating Council including Blayney Shire Council, Central Tablelands Water and Central Tablelands Weeds Authority.
The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) provides assurance and assistance to the Councils on risk management, control, governance, improvement and external accountability responsibilities as detailed in the Local Government Act (s428A).
Blayney Shire Council, Central Tablelands Water and Central Tablelands Weeds Authority (Councils) each have an established ARIC that currently comprise two (2) independent members (including the Chairperson) and a Councillor.
The Councils are in the process of adopting the Model Terms of Reference for Audit Risk and Improvement Committees as part of their transition to the Office of Local Government Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW Guidelines (Guidelines) by 1 July 2024.
Skills & Experience
To be eligible to be an independent community member of each ARIC, a person must, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:
- An understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the ARIC and the position as outlined in the ARIC Terms of Reference.
- Knowledge and experience in the following:
- local government;
- financial reporting;
- auditing requirements
- risk management / governance
- The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with other people (including, but not limited to, Councillors and officers of Council)
- Possess strong communication skills
- The ability to provide flexibility and availability of time to attend meetings and undertake duties and responsibilities as a member of the ARIC;
- High levels of personal integrity and ethics
- Satisfactory levels of financial literacy.
Applicants with accounting; financial; legal compliance and/or risk management experience or qualifications would be highly desired.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must provide:
- A cover letter to support the expression of interest addressing the selection criteria.
- A resume detailing their qualifications and experiences.
- Completion of the EOI Application Form (Refer Appendix B of EOI on website: www.blayney.nsw.gov.au).
Enquiries should be directed to Anton Franze, Director Corporate Services, Blayney Shire Council by phoning (02) 6368 2*** or by email: council @blayney.nsw.gov.au. To obtain a copy of the EOI document visit the Blayney Shire Council website at www.blayney.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 30 May 2024 at 4pm and marked to the attention of the General Manager and either emailed to *******@blayney.nsw.gov.au or posted to Blayney Shire Council, PO Box 62, Blayney NSW 2799.
Blayney Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
