Independent audit and risk committee member

Job No: SGSC866. Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member, Leongatha. Council is seeking a suitably qualified and dedicated new member for Council’s Audit and Risk Committee as an Independent Member. The Audit and Risk Committee comprises of up to five members who are appointed by Council. This includes two Councillors and three Independent Members. The Committee meets at least four times per year which is anticipated to occur in March, June, August and December each year. The term of appointment will be for an initial three-year term from the date of appointment, with a second and final consecutive three-year term available at the discretion of Council. Council is an equal opportunity employer and values gender equality and diversity. Council encourages applications for Committee membership from a range of business and community disciplines and backgrounds. Applicants will have several years of experience at a senior level in one or several of the following disciplines or areas: • Public Sector, Legal or Business Management; • Fraud Prevention and Control; • IT Strategy, Data Management and IT Security; • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; • Corporate Governance; • Risk Management; and • Financial Management and Audit. Council is committed to ensuring our advisory committees reflect the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from any suitably qualified applicant and would be delighted to discuss flexible options to support and enable participation in Audit and Risk Management Committee meetings. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on 18 June 2026 between 1pm and 5pm.