Expressions of interest are sought from experienced professionals for the position of Independent External Member of the Ipswich City Council Audit and Risk Management Committee.
**Your skills and experience**
You will have comprehensive experience in organisational, audit, financial, business, or legal disciplines combined with technical qualifications. A demonstrated ability to look at issues within the organisation without preconception or bias is required.
Ideally, you will have audit committee, internal and external audit, corporate governance, risk, financial, legal and/or information system and related technology expertise. Experience in local government is required or the ability to quickly become familiar with the requirements of Local Government legislation.
**The role**
The committee provides independent, oversight, assurance, and advisory service to council in the delivery of its responsibilities prescribed in the Local Government Act. This includes the governance structure, financial responsibility, risk management, values, ethics and more.
The position will be offered on a contract basis of four years with the option of a further four-year extension. The remuneration for the position is offered at $2,631 per meeting attended (5 meetings per year). This includes travel and preparation time required for the meeting.
Read the Audit Committee Charter for more information.
**How to Apply**
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role; and
- a copy of your resume
Download the position description for more details about the role.
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 11.59pm.
**Pre Employment Screening**: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.
**Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer**:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.