ARIC Members (Risk Management and Internal Audit) EOI

THE POSITIONS:

Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the appointment of 1 Chairperson and 2 Independent Committee Members to its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) for a term of up to 4 years.

The appointment of external members to the ARIC will be undertaken in accordance with the Office of Local Government’s Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW Guidelines (Guidelines).

Under the Guidelines, the ARIC continually reviews and provides independent advice to the General Manager and Council on how it is functioning and managing risk.

ESSENTIAL: 

The successful candidates must possess the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the Guidelines, in particular:

• Independence Criteria for Committee Chairs and Independent Members (pg 20)
• Eligibility Criteria for Committee Chairs (pg 21) and
• Eligibility Criteria for Independent Committee Members (pg 22).

CONDITIONS:

• Member fee = $1,200 per meeting (excluding GST) per meeting + Superannuation
• Chairperson fee= $1,500 per meeting (excluding GST) per meeting + Superannuation
• Attend at least quarterly meetings over the financial year
• Council’s ARIC meetings are held in a hybrid environment which includes in person meetings held at 86 Avoca Road Wakeley and online via MS Teams
• Effective from 1 July 2024 up to 30 June 2028
• You must participate in pre-engagement screening which may include but not limited to National Criminal Background, financial status and reference checking

FURTHER CONTACTS: For further information, please call Rhonda Tyne, Deputy General Manager on (02) 9725 0897 for a confidential discussion.

Supporting Documents

Office of Local Government (OLG) Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW Guidelines

ARIC Terms of Reference

ARIC Charter

CLOSING DATE: 11.55pm on Sunday 24 March 2024

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the essential independence and eligibility criteria as outlined on pages 20, 21 and 22 of the Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW Guidelines showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

To submit your Expression of Interest, please go to our website under Work for Council – Job Vacancies and select EOI ARIC Member - Application for Employment link.