Independent Risk and Governance Committee Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Independent Risk and Audit Committee, advising the department's Secretary on risk and audit considerations.
The Committee will review and provide oversight of the department's risk appetite and risk culture to ensure it aligns with the department's expectations. The successful candidate will have expertise in audit and risk management, as well as strong governance skills.
This is a part-time position with a term of up to three years, offering an opportunity to contribute to effective governance and accountability in the public sector.
About the Role
About the role
As an Independent Member of the Committee, you will play a key role in reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of the department's systems and controls for financial management, performance, and sustainability. You will also oversee the department's internal audit function and approve its internal audit charter, strategic internal audit plan, and annual work program.
* Main Responsibilities
* Review and assess the effectiveness of the department's systems and controls for financial management, performance, and sustainability
* Oversee the department's internal audit function, including approving its internal audit charter, strategic internal audit plan, and annual work program
* Review annual financial statements and make recommendations to the department's Secretary
* Assist the department in achieving effective governance and accountability regarding financial and risk management
* Review and monitor remedial actions taken to address compliance deficiencies
* Maintain effective communication with external auditors
About Us
About us
We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We encourage women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from rural and regional communities, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQI+ individuals to apply.
What You'll Need
Key selection criteria
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* Qualifications
* Accounting or finance qualifications, such as Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent
* Skills and Experience
* SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN A SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ROLE (E.G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OR EQUIVALENT)
* KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE OF AUDIT, AUDITING PRACTICES AND ASSURANCE
* PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EXPOSURE IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
* KNOWLEDGE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS
* UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEPARTMENT'S ROLE WITHIN GOVERNMENT, ITS OPERATING CONTEXT, AND THE COMMITTEE'S ROLE
Please see the attached position description and information for applicants for further details.