Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member - Expression of Interest

Mount Alexander Shire Council; Castlemaine; Sur place; AUD 2 000 - 2 600; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sitting fee per meeting

Travel allowance

Résumé du poste

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking an Independent Member to join the Audit and Risk Committee under the Local Government Act 2020. The role supports oversight of financial reporting, risk management and internal controls, with an initial term of three years and a standing invitation for reappointment.

The Committee comprises four independents plus the Mayor and a Councillor; meetings occur four times yearly at the Civic Centre, Castlemaine.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree qualification and/or demonstrate experience in at least four of the following areas.

Responsabilités

• Provide independent oversight on financial and performance reporting, risk management and internal controls.
• Review and advise on compliance with policies and legal obligations.
• Attend meetings four times a year and contribute to Audit and Risk Committee deliberations.

Connaissances

Local Government knowledge

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Financial reporting

Public sector experience

Formation

Relevant degree qualification

Description du poste

Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member - Expression of Interest

Applications closing on 09 November 2026, 12:00 PM

• Reference number 26-52
• Job Type Contract (Long Term)
• Package Sitting fee per meeting and travel allowance

Castlemaine
Fixed term, initially 3 years
$574 sitting fee per meeting + Travel

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 9 November 2026

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or just 20 by rail, with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

We are seeking an Independent Member to join our Audit and Risk Committee as established under Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020.

The Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations.

It performs its role by monitoring, reviewing and advising Council on matters set out in its Charter, which can be found under Audit and Risk Committee on our website Committees | Mount Alexander Shire Council .

Membership of the Committee comprises four independent members, the Mayor and one Councillor. Council has one vacancy on the Committee for an initial three-year term, with the potential for further reappointment.

Meetings

There are usually four meetings per year in February, May, September, and November. Meetings are held at the Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, and run for approximately 3 hours. A sitting fee is payable to independent members which is currently $574 (plus GST) and travel allowance based on meeting criteria.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are required to hold a relevant degree qualification and/or should demonstrate experience in at least four of the following areas:

• Current issues facing Local Government and the Shire;
• Governance, policy and compliance oversight within public sector organisations;
• Risk management, control, external and internal audit within public sector organisations;
• Financial reporting requirements of Local Government;
• Business or financial management/reporting.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Leanne Brown, Manager Governance and Risk, on 0400 832 795.