The North East CMA is seeking expressions of interest for suitably qualified external independent members to join the Audit and Risk Committee in December 2023 for an initial term of two years.

Who is North East CMA?

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is one of ten authorities established by the Victorian Government in July 1997. The vision for the North East CMA is diverse, healthy and connected landscapes and communities. We achieve this by working with Traditional Owners / First Nations Peoples, community, government and funding organisations to support the protection, transformation and adaption of landscapes in northeast Victoria.

The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is a sub-committee of the Board and assists the Board in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities in:

• Financial reporting.
• Internal controls.
• Risk management.
• Internal and external audit.

This is achieved by providing an independent and objective review of the financial reporting processes, internal controls and the audit function.

The Committee comprises a minimum of two non-executive board members and a minimum of one external member who meet each quarter, together with members of the CMA's executive team, internal and external auditors by invitation.

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking members who can demonstrate their skills, experience and qualifications in the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience in any number of industry sectors, including Local Government, State Government or the Not-for-Profit Sector.
• Knowledge and expertise in audit functions, including understanding the role of an internal audit function.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, organisational or business skills.
• An understanding of risk management issues.
• An understanding of the role of corporate governance.
• An understanding of the role of compliance.
• Professional Membership of an Accounting Industry Body such as CPA or CA.

Position Details

Reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee Chair, this is a part-time, fixed term position to 19 December 2025, with option for two-year extension. More information is contained in the position description.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The External Independent Audit and Risk Committee member will be expected to:

• Prepare for all Audit and Risk Committee meetings: Meeting papers are provided one week prior to each committee meeting. Committee members are expected to familiarise themselves with the meeting papers ahead of each meeting, identifying key questions for discussion during the meeting.
• Actively participate in all Audit and Risk Committee Meetings: Virtual meetings are held in February, May, July, August, and November. While the exact dates can be subject to negotiation based on committee member availability, all meetings occur during business hours.
• Complete administrative tasks: As with all North East CMA employment arrangements, committee members are expected to be contactable via a provided North East CMA email address, and to respond within the nominated timeframes to any administrative requests such as completion of annual declarations and forms required under establishing legislation, organisational policy, by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA), being North East CMA's portfolio lead.
• Work within organisational ICT environment: North East CMA operates a Bring Your Own Device arrangement for Committee members, with access via a North East CMA account to apps and North East CMA data. Committee members are expected to ensure all North East CMA related data remains within the North East CMA controlled ICT environment.

How to apply:

All applications must be received online and should include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume. Upon application you will also receive a link directly from Employment Hero requesting you complete some initial screening questions for the role.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position call Tess Ducker, Finance Manager, on 0467 081 795.

The North East CMA is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and productive workplace environment.

Applications must be received by: 11:59pm, 1 October 2023.