Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member - Expression of Interest

Overview Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking an Independent Member to join its Audit and Risk Committee, established under Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 (Reference number: 26-52). About Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds. It is located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or 20 minutes by rail, with Melbourne approximately 90 minutes away, offering a balanced lifestyle with services, schools and homes in townships including Castlemaine and Maldon. The Role The Audit and Risk Committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations. The Committee performs its role by monitoring, reviewing and advising Council on matters set out in its Charter, available under Audit and Risk Committee on the Mount Alexander Shire Council website. Membership of the Committee comprises four independent members, the Mayor and one Councillor. Council has one vacancy on the Committee for an initial three-year term, with the potential for further reappointment. Meetings There are usually four meetings per year, held in February, May, September and November Meetings are held at the Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, and run for approximately 3 hours A sitting fee is payable to independent members, currently $574 (plus GST) per meeting, plus a travel allowance based on meeting criteria Role Requirements Applicants are required to hold a relevant degree qualification and/or demonstrate experience in at least four of the following areas: Current issues facing Local Government and the Shire Governance, policy and compliance oversight within public sector organisations Risk management, control, external and internal audit within public sector organisations Financial reporting requirements of Local Government Business or financial management/reporting Contract Terms and Conditions Job Type: Contract (Long Term) Term: Fixed term, initially 3 years Package: $574 sitting fee per meeting (plus GST) and travel allowance Information Requested Expressions of interest must include: A cover letter A copy of current resume Responses to the selection criteria How to Apply Expressions of Interest should be submitted via the Current Vacancies page on the Mount Alexander Shire Council website. Enquiries For questions or to discuss the role, contact Leanne Brown, Manager Governance and Risk, on 0400-832-795.