Audit and Risk - Independent Member - Australia Jobs Opening

October 25, 2024

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Port Adelaide

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Audit and Risk - Independent Member

Audit & Risk Committee Membership – Independent Members
(2-year term)
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.
PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.
PAE is committed to strengthening its financial, governance and audit processes through its Audit and Risk Committee.
The role of an Audit and Risk Committee Member is to report to Council and provide appropriate advice and recommendations on matters relevant to its Terms of Reference that inform the long-term direction of PAE. The Committee consists of 3 Independent Members and 2 Elected Councillors and typically meets 4 times per year.
We are proud to serve our Community and are seeking expressions of interest from people who want to be part of supporting PAE achieve its potential. We are looking for applicants with integrity, strong business acumen, highly effective communication skills, with the ability to provide insight and exercise independent judgment.
Successful applicants will have:

Skills and knowledge in one or more of the following: financial management, commercial acumen, governance, legal or risk management
Significant Board and/or Audit Committee experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work constructively with other Committee Members, management and other stakeholders
Ability to think critically, demonstrate independent judgement and challenge management decisions or recommendations
Confidence in providing findings, advice and recommendations to other Committee Members, and stakeholders within the wider organisation
The ability to provide insight, advice and guidance on best practice
Strategic thinking skills
An interest and commitment to delivering public value

In selecting the independent members Council will seek to achieve a mix of the above skills.
For more information please refer to the Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Kate Leighton, Acting Team Leader Strategy and Performance, on 0418 114 778.
To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.
Applications close 5pm on 6 November 2024.
PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.
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