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Hilltops Council - ARIC

NSW, Australia. Vacancy ID: 2062

Position Description

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Independent Member

Through this Expression of Interest process, Council is seeking to appoint persons with the appropriate skills for the role of independent members of the ARIC.

About Committee Meetings
The first meeting will be held on 24 September 2024, commencing at 10am. The Committee will meet on a quarterly basis with one of these meetings to include review and endorsement of the annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion. In total, there are 4 meetings in a year and an informal meeting, if required, to review the Financial Statements.
• A typical meeting will run for between 2 and 3 hours and preparation will involve review and critical analysis of papers;
• The Chairperson may convene meetings as required and in accordance with the ARIC Charter.

Remuneration
Council nominated remuneration for independent members of the ARIC is $1,310.05 per meeting and reasonable travel costs will also be imbursed. This rate is inclusive of time spent on preparation for the meeting and travel time.

About The Organisation

Hilltops Council (Council) is committed to open and transparent governance that satisfies the community expectations and best practice standards.

Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) plays an important role in strengthening risk management and corporate governance practices within Council. This is in line with the current Office of Local Government’s Local Government (General) Amendment (Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees) Regulation 2023, under the Local Government Act 1993, issued 1 December 2023.

Selection Criteria

From 1 July 2024, the membership of the ARIC comprises three voting independent members (including an appointed Chairperson) and one non-voting councillor member.

ARIC members will be appointed by a resolution of Council, following an Expression of Interest and interview process. Recommendation for appointment will be based on a demonstrated ability to meet the selection criteria.

Council will generally seek to ensure a rotational expiry of terms for Committee members, who are required to demonstrate:
• an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest);
• functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations;
• a capacity to form independent judgements and a willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information;
• a professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of an audit, risk and improvement committee;
• preparedness to undertake any training on the operation of audit, risk and improvement committees recommended by the chairperson based on their assessment of the skills, knowledge and experience of the independent member.

How To Apply

Please visit our website’s current vacancies (https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/current-vacancies/) and download a copy of the Expression of Interest (EOI) form and Information Package for the ARIC Representative.

To apply, please complete:
• The EOI form,
• attach your résumé/curriculum vitae, which includes two professional referees and their contact details, and,
• email this to [email protected] or post to Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2586.

Note that all applications should be addressed to the Anthony O’Reilly, General Manager.

All other enquiries or requests for information should be directed to Mr Norman Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Position Sought: Committee Member
Organisation Type: Government / Public Sector
Industry/Sector: Government / Public Administration
Skill Sought: Accounting, Audit, Finance, Financial Oversight, Governance, Human Resources, Local Government, Performance Management, Public Administration, Risk Management
Closing Date: 30/08/2024
State: NSW
Remuneration: Committee fees
Duration of Appointment: 3 Years
Website: https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/current-vacancies/

Norman Smith

[email protected]

0410 556 090