Audit and Risk Committee Independent Community Representative

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of an independent member to its Audit and Risk Committee for a three (3) year term commencing in September 2024.

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 on our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

The committee meets six times per year and comprises six (6) members – four (4) independent members and two (2) Councillors. An allowance per meeting is payable to the independent members.

Applicants are required to hold a relevant degree qualification or demonstrate their extensive experience in the fields of finance, risk, audit and public sector management.

Information on the role of an independent committee member, eligibility requirements and selection criteria is available to assist prospective applicants and can be downloaded at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Expressions of interest must include the following:

  • a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining our committee
  • a submission addressing the eligibility requirements and selection criteria
  • resume
  • two professional referees with their contact details.

Your expression of interest must be submitted to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au by 5pm, 12 July 2024.

More information can be found in the link below or by contacting Amanda Tingay, Director People and Governance on (03) 5795 0000.

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