Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member

Whitehorse City Council is seeking expression of interests for an independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Whitehorse has established an Audit and Risk Committee in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act). The Committee’s functions and responsibilities as set out in the Act include:

• Monitor the compliance of Council policies and procedures with –
  • The overarching governance principles; and
  • This Act and the regulations and any Ministerial directions
• Monitor Council financial and performance reporting
• Monitor and provide advice on risk management and fraud prevention systems and controls
• Oversee internal and external audit functions; and
• Include monitoring the compliance of Council policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in risk and assurance, legislative and corporate governance, project management, and cyber security.

The Independent Member will be appointed by Council for an initial term of three years after which they will be eligible for extension or re-appointment, depending on performance, for a further three-year term.

The Audit and Risk Committee meets a minimum of five times per year at Council’s Nunawading office at 379-399 Whitehorse Road. The meetings are held on Wednesday mornings. Members are expected to attend each meeting in person and be available to meet out of session.

Committee members receive meeting report packs 10 days in advance of the meeting to familiarise themselves with the agenda. Each meeting cycle is estimated to require about 10 hours work. Remuneration is in accordance with rates periodically set by Council resolution. Payment offered for each meeting is approximately $1,800 (ex GST).

Key Selection Criteria:

• A strong understanding of risk and assurance, legislative and corporate governance, project management .
• Specific expertise in Information Technology and Cybersecurity .
• Graduate Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors will be highly regarded.
Previous experience serving on similar committees or boards for either government, private entity, or Not-For-Profit organisations.

Expressions of interest should include:

• Your skills, experience and qualifications
• 1-2 page summary addressing the Key Selection Criteria
Names of two (2) professional referees

For further information, please refer to the Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee – EOI Information Kit. For any queries, please contact Sajhneeta Singh, Coordinator Audit and Assurance via email at [email protected] or telephone 03 9262 6354.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Download the Information Kit: