Job Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Audit and Risk expert to join our Strategic Committee.
About the Committee
The Strategic Committee is responsible for reviewing and advising on risk management, internal controls, and the effectiveness of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Taking a professional approach to their responsibilities, including a commitment of time and effort, and participating in mandatory training
* Having sufficient understanding of our financial reporting responsibilities to contribute to the committee's consideration of annual financial reports
* Understanding the role of the committee and the expectations of the council
* Acting in the best interests of the council
* Being a good communicator and building effective relationships with the council and other committee members
* Having the personal courage to raise and deal with tough issues, express opinions frankly, ask questions that go to the fundamental core of the issue, and pursue independent lines of inquiry
Essential Requirements
* An ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)
* Functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations
* A capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information
* A professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of a strategic committee
* Preparedness to undertake any training on the operation of strategic committees recommended by the chairperson based on their assessment of the skills, knowledge, and experience of the independent member
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
* Extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations
* Possession of a relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA))