Independent Member to join Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC)
Job No:
GIL122024
Location:
Gilgandra & Coonamble
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Gilgandra and Coonamble Shire Council's are seeking expressions of interest for 2 x indepenedent members to join their Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).
Each Council will meet independently on the same day, and it's expected that independent members will serve on both ARIC Committees.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the ARIC is to:
- Report to Council and provide appropriate advice and recommendations on matters relevant to the Charter.
- Assist by providing independent advice to Council on it fulfilling its responsibilities by ensuring that management has an appropriate governance and business framework in place across the organisation.
- Specifically, the ARIC should advise Council on the following matters:
- Effectiveness of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework in terms of identifying and managing Council’s financial and business risks.
- Effectiveness of key controls including policy, procedure and governance processes.
- Legislative compliance by the organisation.
- Effectiveness of external accountability mechanisms.
- At all times recognise that the primary responsibility for the management of Council rests with the Council and General Manager as defined by the Local Government Act 1993.
- Assist Council to ensure that the services and facilities provided by the Council are managed efficiently and effectively.
- Identify strategies to assist with the continuous improvement of the provision of services and facilities to the community.
- Promote continuous improvement across business processes with a focus on efficiencies and savings.
- The focus of the committee should only by on matters of significance and materiality.
As part of this objective, the ARIC will ensure that there are adequate and effective systems of internal control in place throughout the Councils and will assist in the implementation of the internal and external audit plans.
The role and responsibilities of the ARIC is in accordance with the Terms of Reference, which may be revised or expanded by Council from time to time.
Please click HERE to view the information pack.
Please click HERE to view the terms of reference.
ABOUT YOU
Members of the Committee are expected to:
- Have a high level of personal integrity and ethics, as well as acting honestly and in good faith.
- Attend and actively participate in meetings of the ARIC and contribute the time needed to understand the reports provided.
- Broadly be aware of and understand the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements appropriate to Gilgandra and Coonamble Shire Councils.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the ARIC in achieving the Committee’s objectives.
- Express opinions frankly and ask questions that go to the fundamental core of issues.
- Review the risks, progress, controls, finances and performance surrounding major projects.
- Have an understanding of management principles required, recognising and evaluating the materiality and significance of deviations from good business practices.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, and ability to apply objectivity with sound judgment.
- Comply with the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference
- Comply with the Councils’ Code of Conduct.
Expressions of interest close 9.00am, Monday 18 March 2024.
ENQUIRIES
Executive Leader Transformational Change, Melissa Welsh at hr@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6817 8800.
HOW TO APPLY
Before you apply, please read the Information Pack and Terms of Reference carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.
All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.
