Audit & Risk Committee

1 day ago

Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time $90,790 - $114,590 per year

Knox City Council is seeking expressions of interest for an experienced and suitably qualified Independent Member to join our Audit and Risk Committee.

The Knox City Council Audit and Risk Committee is an independent statutory Advisory Committee to Council, made up of five members; two Councillors and three independent members (one of whom is the Chair).

The purpose of this role is to assist the Audit and Risk Committee to carrying out its roles and responsibilities as defined by the Local Government Act 2020 and Council's Audit and Risk Committee Charter (the Charter) as adopted by Council from time to time.  The Charter is accessible from Council's website at Audit and Risk Committee | Knox

Term, remuneration and meeting details

Council is offering an initial term of 3 years. At the conclusion of their first term, independent members may be reappointed for one additional three-year term subject to satisfactory performance; to a maximum of six years' service in total.

The annual remuneration allowance for independent members is set by Council from time to time with annual CPI increases on July 1.  Current annual remuneration is:

Independent Member $9,079.88

Independent Chairperson $11,459.07

Remuneration includes preparation for and attendance at meetings.

The committee meets quarterly with Council's executive management and internal and external auditors. (Additional meetings may be scheduled if required.)  Meetings are held on weekdays (generally Thursdays) typically from 4.30pm with a duration of 2 to 3 hours.

How to apply:

Applications containing a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria must be received by 11.59pm on Sunday 5th October 2025 and should be emailed to  to the attention of Bruce Dobson, Chief Executive Officer.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be asked to progress to an interview.  Interviews are scheduled for Monday 13th October Applicants should ensure their availability to attend on this day.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be requested to provide 2 professional referees.

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.
  • Be able to provide external insight from beyond local government in relation to the audit function and risk and compliance management.
  • Have experience working in a complex organisation at a senior level.

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