Derwent Valley Council is seeking Expressions of Interest appointment to Council’s Audit Panel as an independent member(s).

Derwent Valley Council is seeking Expressions of Interest appointment to Council’s Audit Panel as an independent member(s).

The primary objective of the Audit Panel is to assist Council in providing a transparent and independent process in its financial management and to ensure accountability to the community in governance, management and allocation of resources.

Applicants must have an understanding of the principles of good organisational governance; internal and external audit operations; and risk management principles.

Management experience and functional knowledge in the areas of performance management; human resource management; management control frameworks; financial internal controls; governance and oversight of business operations is essential.

Applicants must have a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively question management practices and information in a respectful way.

Expressions of interest must provide details of the applicant’s experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications that will enable them to undertake the role.

A copy of the Audit Panel’s Charter and Code of Conduct can be obtained at https://www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/1509351/DVC-POL-023-Audit-Panel-Charter_Jan22.pdf.

To apply to be an independent member please Confidentially provide

• One page addressing the relevant skills and criteria listed in section 8 of the Audit Panel Charter as well as demonstrating your understanding of the complexity associated within the Derwent Valley Council
• CV

Please note that submissions should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL.

Expressions of Interest can be lodged:

• Via email to amccall@dvc.tas.gov.au

Or via post

• Audit Panel Selection Panel
• PO Box 595,
• New Norfolk TAS 7140