Expressions of interest are now open for Council's ARIC. Council is committed to open and transparent governance that satisfies community expectations and best practice standards.

As part of Council's governance framework, the ARIC plays an important role in strengthening risk management and corporate governance practices within Council. This is in line with the current Office of Local Government Guidelines on Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees.

Through this expression of interest process, Council is seeking to appoint three people: two Independent Members and a Chair. We are looking for people with suitable knowledge, skills and experience to serve on ARIC for a four-year term.

Key dates

• EOI period - Monday 8 July - Friday 26 July 2024
• Selection panel assess EOIs and make Chair recommendation - Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August 2024
• Recommendation of Chair considered by Council - 20 August 2024
• Successful Chair applicant notified - August 2024
• Recommendation of Independent Members considered by Council - 15 October 2024
• Successful Independent Member applicants notified - October 2024

How to apply:

Applicants must submit the following information:

· Completed EOI application form.

· Written statement confirming your eligibility independence criteria and addressing each of the selection criteria.

· Current resume.

Email your completed application to Council by Friday, 26 July 2024, 4.30 PM.

· Download EOI Information Pack 

· Download application form 

· E: council@esc.nsw.gov.au

Additional resources:

· Eligibility Criteria as outlined in the OLG Guidelines.

· Read the Terms of Reference 

· Council's Internal Audit Charter 

More information:

Contact Executive Assistant to Director Finance and Corporate Services, Cindy Edwards:

· T: 4474-7494.

· E: Cindy Edwards.