Audit and Risk Committee Members

2 Positions Available

3 Years Appointment Term

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role

Two vacancies exist on the City of Greater Dandenong’s Audit and Risk Committee for individuals with a strong and demonstrable background in cybersecurity and risk management complemented by relevant industry knowledge and skills across financial performance, compliance and corporate governance. Independent members of the Audit and Risk Committee are formally appointed by Council and the Committee’s role is to advise on, and monitor, Council’s accounting policies and procedures; internal and external auditing; internal controls; business risk management; compliance and reporting systems; and performance processes and practices.

The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least four times per year and members are paid a competitive allowance. Appointment terms will be for up to three (3) years and one of the independent members will be elected as Chairperson on an annual basis.

To apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a cover letter.

Applications should be marked ‘Confidential - Audit and Risk Committee Application’ and addressed to the Executive Director, Corporate Development, City of Greater Dandenong, PO Box 200, Dandenong, 3175.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 7 October 2024

Further information: Andrew Foley, 8571 5191, Andrew.Foley@cgd.vic.gov.au.