Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as external members to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee for the 2024 to 2028 Council term.
The Audit and Risk Committee is an independent Advisory Committee established in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 to provide oversight and appropriate advice to Council on the effective conduct of its responsibilities for financial and performance reporting, risk management and fraud prevention, internal controls and facilitating the organisations ethical and sustainable development.
External members are required to demonstrate experience in the fields of finance, risk, governance, audit, and public sector management.
A copy of the Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Terms of Reference which clearly set out the Committee’s roles and responsibilities is available from the Council’s website www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/council-committees.
Expressions of interest, detailing background and experience and an understanding of the Committee’s duties and responsibilities as detailed in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter are to be in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 250, Nhill or emailed to hr@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au, and be received by 12 noon on Wednesday 29 January 2024.
Any questions regarding the position can be directed to Petra Croot, Director Corporate and Community Services, at pcroot@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au or by phone at 03 5391 4444.
Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer