Merri-Bek City Council Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is an advisory committee to Council that provides Council with independent assurance and assistance in the areas of financial reporting, internal and external audit, internal control effectiveness, risk management, regulatory compliance and performance reporting. The Committee comprises three Councillors and four independent members.
Merri-bek City Council is currently recruiting for two positions on its Audit and Risk Committee:
* Independent member (to commence 3 March 2026 Committee Meeting)
* Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson (to commence 2 June 2026 Committee Meeting)
Term, remuneration and meeting frequency
Council is offering an initial term of 3 years. At the conclusion of the first term, independent members may be reappointed for one additional three-year term subject to satisfactory performance.
Council will pay a fee to independent committee members. This fee will be calculated on a per meeting basis as determined by the CEO and will be indexed in alignment with the rate cap percentage effective each 1 July. The fee includes preparation for and attendance at meetings and payment will be made following each meeting upon receipt of a Tax Invoice. The current fee per meeting is:
* Independent Member $1,703.00
* Committee Chairperson $2,556.00
The Merri-bek City Council Audit and Risk Committee meet four times per year with potential for special meetings to be called. Committee members are expected to meet in person at Coburg Civic Centre – 90 Bell Street Coburg. Meetings are held outside of business hours, usually commencing at 5.45pm and ending before 8.30pm.
Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role applicants will:
* be familiar with governance and operations in Victorian Local Government, the current and emerging risks, and control strategies relevant to the sector.
* have relevant professional qualifications and experience in business management, finance, legal, risk management or audit and compliance.
* be knowledgeable about the duties and responsibilities of the position as outlined in the Charter
* maintain a broad understanding of the legal requirements of the Local Government Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 2020
* have the requisite industry, business, financial and leadership skills, possess strong interpersonal skills and well-developed communication skills
The applicant must not:
* Be a member of Merri-bek City Council staff; or
* Be an elected member of Merri-bek City Council
For further information about this position please contact Yvonne Callanan, Manager Governance and Strategy via -
Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday 15 December 2025.
* in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before Submitting An Application, Please View The Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.
How To Apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
* Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.
We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on -
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
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