EOI Independent Member of the Audit and Risk CommitteeExpression of Interest - Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee Meetings are held at Beechworth, Victoria or via Teams.In person attendance expected once per year.Quarterly meetings, appointment up to three years.$465.75 - $569.25 per meeting.Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amongst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns.The Shire is situated at the foothills of the Victorian Alps and includes many renowned restaurants and wineries.Indigo Shire Council provides a supportive workplace with great opportunities to make positive impacts in a rural community.The Council also offers ongoing professional development and workplace flexibility within a respectful and collaborative work environment.We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a professional and skilled community member to join our Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee).The Committee operates under Sections 53 and 54 of the Local Government Act 2020.The role is expected to commence in February 2025 and Council is offering an appointment of up to three years.The Committee meets quarterly at Council's Beechworth Offices or via Teams.The Committee Charter details full responsibilities of the Committee and is available hereAudit and Risk Committee | Indigo Shire CouncilWithin this role, you will be able to: Play an important role in providing oversight of Indigo Shire Council's governance, risk management and internal control practicesHave an impact on the continual improvement of a dynamic small rural Council.Monitor the compliance of Council policies and procedures within:the overarching governance principles; andthe Act and the regulations and any Ministerial directionsMonitor Council financial and performance reportingMonitor and provide advice on risk management and fraud prevention systems and controlsOversee internal and external audit functionsHave professional development opportunities within the scope of Committee activitiesAbout you: You'll have extensive experience in strategic and operational risk management, auditing, financial management, compliance, data governance and/or cyber security.You will have experience and understanding of local government or public sector management, including local government accountability frameworks and compliance requirements.Have well developed skills in strategic questioning and inquiry, influencing and negotiating and leadership.Council particularly encourages applications from under-represented backgrounds.To Apply: For more information about the role and to download the expression of interest package which includes full details of the applicant skill requirements and assessment criteria, visithttps://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Careers-and-volunteering/Current-vacanciesExpressions of interest close 4pm Sunday 24 November 2024 -shortlisting may commence before the close date.For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sarie Los – Risk and Safety Advisor on. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Don't have a Jora account?Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs?#J-18808-Ljbffr