Independent Audit

Join a high-performing and engaged organisation
- Seeking expertise in risk, governance, and finance
- Leadership opportunity available

Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges Council is a beautiful place to work Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. Whether you live here or visit, you will see how much we value our natural beauty, how connected our communities are, and how balanced growth makes this the best place in the world. With our commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and development, we support our team to take pride in our responsibility as custodians of the Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges Council has established an Audit & Risk Management Committee to support Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations. It performs its role by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing and advising Council on matters set out in its charter, which can be found within the position description linked below.

One of the three independent member positions on the Committee has become vacant. As a result, expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill this position.

We are seeking an experienced Independent Audit and Risk Management Committee Member with a focus on the below skillsets:

- Local Government or other public sector experience
- Risk, governance, and/or finance expertise
- Internal and/or external audit experience
- Executive management experience and appreciation for operational priorities
- Digital and cyber risk management expertise

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD, please contact Carla Bent on 0422 582 992.

Applications close on 3 April.