Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) as Independent Member — Deputy Presiding Member. About the Committee The ARIC is a formally appointed committee of Council that provides independent oversight and assurance in relation to audit, risk management, financial reporting, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement. The Independent Member — Deputy Presiding Member is appointed to act in the role of Presiding Member when the Presiding Member is unavailable. This role does not involve an ongoing support or assistant function. When acting in the role, the Independent Member — Deputy Presiding Member assumes all responsibilities of the Presiding Member for the relevant meeting(s), including chairing meetings and overseeing the conduct of Committee business. This role is advisory and oversight in nature and does not involve operational or executive decision making. What We’re Looking For Applicants will have current qualifications and/or be able to demonstrate extensive senior level experience in one or more of the following areas: Financial management Audit and assurance Governance, compliance Risk Management Fraud, cyber security, internal controls. You will bring strong judgement, independence of thought, and the ability to contribute constructively in an oversight environment. Eligibility and Independence Applicants: Must be a natural person, who is either an Australian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident. Companies or other corporate entities are not eligible. Must not be a councillor of any local government. Must not be an employee of the Shire of Yilgarn. Must not have been subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). Must not have been convicted of a serious local government offence; or convicted of a criminal offence for which the indictable penalty was or included imprisonment for more than five (5) years. Time Commitment and Remuneration The Committee meets at least quarterly. Sitting fees (currently $450 per meeting) and reimbursements apply in accordance with Council policy. How to Apply Submit an Expression of Interest including: brief cover letter identifying the role(s) you are applying for a current Resume a short statement addressing relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and independence. For further information or a copy of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees Terms of reference please contact Cameron Watson, Executive Manager Corporate Services at emcs@yilgarn.wa.gov.au or 08 9049 1001. Peter Clarke Acting Chief Executive Officer **No closing date provided please confirm with the issuer.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
