Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Independent Member - Chairperson
Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Independent Member - Chairperson
SALARY: $1,200 per meeting(GST exclusive)
Meeting Frequency: Approximately 6meetings per year
Location: Meetings held at OranPark (or online where required)
Camden Council provides a unique opportunity for an experienced Audit,Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) professional to contribute to a Council facingsignificant growth. Camden Council is seeking a representative to becomeIndependent Chairperson of its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
The ARIC consists of three independent members (including the Chair) andone non-voting Councillor member and provides independent assistance to Council bymonitoring, reviewing and providing advice about Camden Council's governanceprocesses, risk management and control frameworks, and external accountabilityresponsibilities.
Expressions of Interest are sought for an independent member -Chairperson that meets the independence and eligibility requirements includedin sections 216 D-F in the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. Applicationsmay also be considered for independent member of the ARIC should a positionbecome available in the next 12 months.
The term will commence in March 2025 and will be for four years with thepotential to renew for a further period of up to four years, subject tosatisfactory performance.
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Essential:Leadership qualities and the ability to promote effective working relationships in complex organisationsAn ability to communicate complex and sensitive assessments in a tactful manner to the Council's Internal Audit Coordinator, senior management and the Mayor and CouncillorsA sound understanding of:the principles of good organisational governance and capacity to understand local government accountability, including financial reportingthe business of the Council or the environment in which it operatesCouncil's internal audit operations, including selection and review of the Council's Internal Audit Coordinator, andrisk management principlesExtensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisationsAn ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)Functional knowledge in areas such as:
risk management,performance management,human resources management,internal and external auditing, financial reporting,accounting,management control frameworks,internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight),business operations
The capacity to form independent judgements and a willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and informationA professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities as the Chairperson of an ARICPrevious experience serving as Chairperson and/or independent member on similar committees
Desirable:Possession of relevant professional qualifications or memberships (eg Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); CPA Australia (CPA); Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA) and Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)Understanding of and/or experience in the local government sector and in particular the Camden local government area
NOTE: The Chairperson cannot be anemployee of a council or joint organisation and must satisfy the independencecriteria outlined in section 216F of the Local Government Regulation 2021 evidencedby completing this form.
Further Information:
Visit Panels, Committees and Advisory Groups | Your Voice Camden (nsw.gov.au) for more information and to apply or contact Michelle Brockwell, Internal Audit Coordinator on 13 22 63. Applications will only be accepted where made via completion of the Expression of Interest Form included on the Panels, Committees and Advisory Groups | Your Voice Camden (nsw.gov.au) web page.
Closing Date for above Expression of Interest : 08/11/2024
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