Expression of Interest - Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Independent Members (non-staff positions)

Job No: SC2023000078

Location: Singleton

No. of Vacancies: 3

Closing Date: 3 May 2024 AEST

Background
In the centre of the Hunter Valley, Singleton Council looks after a vibrant community of 25,000 people living in some of the region’s most liveable and diverse suburbs.

Singleton Council is committed to ensuring its community is engaged and informed in its future and can have trust and confidence in the management of Council. Good governance supports Council’s vision of delivering the highest quality service valued and trusted by the community, in an effective and efficient manner.

The Singleton Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) is a key element of good corporate governance. Its establishment in September 2009 reflects the commitment of Singleton Council to industry better practice and high standards of accountability to the community it serves.

Through this Expression of Interest (EOI) process, Council is seeking to appoint three (3) suitable candidates with appropriate skills and experience for the role of independent external members, one of which must be capable of being appointed the Chair of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) and with financial statement audits (external audits) and government or local government experience.

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC)

The objective of Council’s ARIC is to enhance the Council’s existing governance framework, risk management practices, control, strategy and performance environment by providing independent assurance, oversight and assistance to the Council on key aspects of its operations.

ARIC’s role is to review aspects of Council’s operations and provide advice and guidance to Council to improve the performance of its functions.

Expression of Interest

Council invites suitably qualified individuals to provide an Expression of Interest by submitting the below online application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your CV by 11.30pm on Friday 3 May 2024. Please note that you need only complete the CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA questions if you wish to be considered for the position of Chair of ARIC.

Your CV or cover letter must include the name and contact details for two referees in support of your Expression of Interest.

Remuneration

Remuneration for an independent member of the ARIC is $1,500 (excluding superannuation & GST) per meeting. This rate is inclusive of time spent on preparation for the meeting, travel time and travel expenses.

Remuneration for the independent Chair of the ARIC is $2,000 (excluding superannuation & GST) per meeting. This rate is inclusive of time spent on preparation for the meeting, travel time and travel expenses.

Superannuation is payable on the amounts above.

Role and Responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of the Committee are outlined in the ARIC Terms of Reference and, as per section 428A of the Act, involve review of the following aspects of Council’s operations:

Compliance
Risk Management
Fraud Control
Financial Management
Governance
Implementation of Strategic Plan, Delivery Program & Strategies
Service Review
Collection of Performance Measurement Data by the Council
Internal Audit
Any other matters prescribed by the regulations

The Committee will oversee and provide advice to Council on the adequacy of internal controls in place throughout Council and will assist in the implementation of the internal and external audit plans. The Committee is also to provide advice to the Council for the purpose of improving the Council’s performance of its functions.

Pre-Screening Checks

As part of this recruitment process, you will be required to participate in pre-engagement screening which may include but not be limited to the following:

National Criminal Background Check
Financial Status (Bankruptcy) Check
Reference Checking.

Keen to learn more specifics of the role

All enquiries or requests for information should be directed to Deborah McDonald, Manager Integrated Risk, at dmcdonald@singleton.nsw.gov.au or 02 6578 7233.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 3 MAY 2024.

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Do you have the right to work in Australia?
(Note: If you are in Australia on a Visa you will be required to provide evidence if you are selected to attend an interview. In proceeding with your application you provide Singleton Council with consent to verify you right to work. For more information on working in Australia visit - border.gov.au/Trav/Work )*
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Please outline your ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the broad requirements and responsibilities of Local Government.*

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Please outline your capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively question practices.*

Please outline your ability to function as an independent member of the committee who is willing to challenge the status-quo and the prevailing consensus to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.*

Will you bring a professional, ethical approach to the exercise of your duties and have the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of an audit, risk and improvement committee?*
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Do you possess a preparedness to undertake any training on the operation of audit, risk and improvement committees recommended by the chairperson based on their assessment of the skills, knowledge and experience of the independent member?*
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Please outline your extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations.*

Please list any relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)). *

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your leadership qualities and ability to promote effective working relationships in complex organisations.

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your ability to communicate complex and sensitive assessments in a tactful manner to the council’s internal audit coordinator, senior management and the mayor and councillors.

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your sound understanding of: - the principles of good organisational governance and capacity to understand local government accountability, including financial reporting - the business of the council or the environment in which it operates - internal audit operations, including selection and review of the council’s internal audit coordinator, and - risk management principles

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations, an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal Guidelines for Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW 22 and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations

CHAIRPERSON CRITERIA - Please outline your professional, ethical approach to the exercise of your duties and capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of the chairperson of an audit, risk and improvement committee.

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Expression of Interest - Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Independent Members (non-staff positions)

Job No: SC2023000078 Location: Singleton No. of Vacancies: 3 Closing Date: 3 May 2024 AEST

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Job No: SC2023000078

Location: Singleton

No. of Vacancies: 3

Closing Date: 3 May 2024 AEST