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Central Coast Council - ARIC

NSW, Australia. Vacancy ID: 616

Position Description

Independent External Member of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC)

Central Coast Council (Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest from a suitably qualified and experienced person to be appointed as an independent external member of Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (the Committee) for an initial period of three (3) years.

The Committee currently comprises three Independent External Members and two Councillors (or an Administrator during the period of Administration) and meets at least five times per year at the Wyong Council office or remotely. This is an advisory committee to Council providing independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council in the areas of risk, control, improvements, governance, financial reporting and performance. The Committee currently has members with skills and experience in accounting and financial management. Council is seeking to broaden to other key areas such as risk management and corporate improvement.

Members chosen to serve on the Committee should exhibit an independence of mind in their deliberations and not act as a representative of a particular area of the community or Council and be astute to avoid conflicts of interest. A standard fee inclusive of travel, preparation and all other costs associated with attending the meetings will be paid for each meeting attended.

For further information on the position, including remuneration details, click on the following link for access to the Information Package: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CEN2468/assets/15065472

About The Organisation

Central Coast Council is responsible for the sixth largest urban area in Australia. Our Council area is 1681 square kilometres, which makes us far bigger geographically than Canberra.

The most recent projected population of the Central Coast by 2036 is 415,050. That’s a 23% increase in population, of approximately 80,000 people. Planning for growth and maintaining the lifestyle that our community enjoys is important for Council.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria must be addressed indicating knowledge and experience, in accordance with Council’s Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Charter, in the following areas:
1. an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)
2. functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resource management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning reporting and oversight), or business operations
3. a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information
4. a professional ethical 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
5. 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
6. appointed to, or have the qualifications to be appointed to, the NSW Prequalification Scheme - Audit and Risk Committee Independent Chairs and Members.

How To Apply

Applications are to be submitted using the online application form: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CEN3657-expression-of-interest-independent-external-member-of-the-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-aric. As part of the application, you must answer a series of questions which address a selection criteria. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked. You will also need to provide a cover letter and current resume as part of your application.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be asked to progress to a final interview stage.

For further enquiries: Please contact Edward Hock, Unit Manager Enterprise Risk, ARIC Convenor on 02 4306 7900 or via [email protected]
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, Process Improvement, Risk Management
Closing Date: 24/05/2024
State: NSW
Remuneration: Committee fees
Duration of Appointment: 3 Years

Edward Hock

[email protected]