Description

Shoalhaven City Council -

4 year term commencing 1 July 2024 possibility extend to maximum of 8 years.
Opportunity for community representatives to assist the local Council.
Candidates will need to have the relevant skills and experience.

Shoalhaven City Council (Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as an Independent Member of Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) for a period of 4 years commencing 01 July 2024.

The appointment of the independent ARIC member will be undertaken in accordance with the Local Government (General) Amendment (Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees), Regulation 2023.

The ARIC provides independent advice (advisory role) to Council by monitoring, reviewing, and advising Council about Council’s governance processes, compliance, risk management and control frameworks, external accountability obligations and overall performance.

Skills & Experience
Independent members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee must demonstrate the following:

Essential Criteria

Meet the independence criteria as per the Regulation.
An ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the broad requirements and responsibilities of Local Government.
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, cyber security and IT Governance, Corporate Governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations.
A capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively question practices.
Can function as an independent member of the committee who is willing to challenge the status-quo and the prevailing consensus to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.
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.

Desirable Criteria

Extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations;
Possession of a relevant professional qualification or membership (eg Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)); and
Understanding the Shoalhaven local government area.

Applicants will be subject to reference checks together with National Criminal History and financial status (bankruptcy) checks prior to any appointment being made. . These checks will be at the expense of Council.

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.
Advice on their independence from the Council and its staff (refer to the independence criteria in the Information Package).

The successful applicant will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and abide with Council’s Code of Conduct commencing from the date of appointment.

Enquiries and requests for the ARIC Charter and Council’s Code of Conduct can be made by contacting Council’s Chief Internal Auditor – Shalni Prasad on 4429 3126 or by email: internalaudit@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Friday, 19 April 2024 (at midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.

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