Audit and Risk Committee - Independent Member

Audit and Risk Committee - Independent Member

Applications closing on 06 November 2026, 05:00 PM

• Reference NumberSF/3498
• Job TypeContract (Long Term)
• PackageInitial term of three years ending 30 September 2029
• Position DescriptionCharter-Audit-Risk-Committee-Charter-Adopted-22-April-2026-PDF.pdf(PDF, 442KB)

Job Description 

A vacancy exists for an independent member of Murrindindi Shire Council's Audit and Risk Committee. The appointment will commence in or around November 2026 for an initial term of three years ending 30 September 2029. Council provides an honorarium which is currently set at $2,000 per year.

Audit and Risk Committee meetings are typically held in March, May, September and December annually and may include an additionl special meeting. There is an expectation that members will attend all meetings either in person or virtually and come prepared having read the Agenda.  

Context 

The Audit and Risk Committee (Committee) is an independent advisory committee of Council established under section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 (Act) to provide oversight, guidance and assurance to Council and Council’s Executive.

The Committee is appointed by Council and membership includes five voting members - three independent members and two representatives of Council, with an independent member Chair.

The key responsibilities of the Committee are governed under its Charter, and include:

• monitoring Council's compliance with the overarching governance principles in the Act, the Act itself and any regulations and ministerial directions
• monitoring Council's financial and performance reporting
• monitoring and providing advice on Council's risk management and fraud prevention systems
• overseeing internal and external audit functions.

Key Selection Criteria 

Council is seeking a professional with a strong understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting and enterprise risk management, preferably with experience serving on similar committees or boards for public, private or Not-For-Profit organisations. 

The following areas of expertise are preferred:

1. Local Government experience or familiarity
2. Financial Planning and Management
3. Enterprise Risk Management.

The Committee places importance on gender balanced membership, and Council will take this into consideration when appointing a new member.

How to apply 

To be considered for the role you must submit an expression of interest detailing your skills, qualifications, experience and your resume to [email protected] by Friday 6 November 2026.

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is attached for reference.

If you need more information, contact Nicole North-Vanner on (03) 5772 0333 or via email at [email protected]