Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member

Adelaide Plains Council; Mallala; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking an Independent Member for its Audit and Risk Committee, requiring expertise in financial management and internal controls. The position offers the flexibility of meeting at least five times a year and is crucial for providing independent advice on governance and risk management. Applications close on 17 October 2025 and can be sent to the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications, knowledge, and experience in financial management or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance and advice on accounting and financial management.
• Advise on internal controls, risk management, and governance matters.
• Attend at least five meetings per year.

Skills

Financial management

Internal controls or a related field

Job description

Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member

Adelaide Plains Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced members of the public to sit as Independent Members on Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.

The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to provide independent assurance and advice to the Council on accounting, financial management, internal controls, risk management and governance matters.

The committee meets at least five times per year, with meeting dates and times scheduled in consultation with members. The appointment is for an initial term of two years with an option to renew for a further two years, subject to Council approval.

Applicants should possess appropriate qualifications, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial management
• Internal controls or a related field

Independent Members will be remunerated at a level commensurate with their skills and experience, based on meeting attendance.

How to Apply

Expressions of interest should detail relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience within a current Curriculum Vitae, marked ‘Confidential’ and sent to the attention of Council’s Chief Executive Officer, James Miller, at [e-mail].

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 17 October 2025.

For further information, please visit Council’s website www.apc.sa.gov.au. To discuss the role in confidence, please contact the Chief Financial Officer, Rajith Udugampola, on [phone] or by email to [e-mail].

Adelaide Plains Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.