About the role

Expressions of Interest are sought from a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the City of Melville Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee as the external member.

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meets quarterly as a minimum, with the purpose of advising the Council in relation to internal and external audit, risk management and improvement matters as well as the City of Melville financial statements.

Applications must be independent of the Council and must have senior business financial management, risk management and/or auditing knowledge or experience.

A per meeting fee up to the maximum determined time-to-time by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal and approved by the Council will be paid to the External Independent Member.

Expressions of Interest are to be submitted addressing the following criteria:

• Have suitable qualifications, experience and/or knowledge in business, financial management, risk management and/or auditing.
• Not previously been employed by and has no business or relationships with the City within the last three years.
• Do not have a direct or indirect financial interest with the City of Melville.
• Do not have any interest, position, or relationship that might influence or be perceived to influence their capacity to exercise independent judgment.
• Is not a current serving elected member of another local government.

The appointment will be made by the Council for a two-year term.

How to submit your EOI

We encourage all applicants to read the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference prior to submitting an EOI.

Expressions of Interest should be emailed to the Governance Team (Governance.Team@melville.wa.gov.au) marked "confidential".

For any queries in relation to this matter, please contact the City of Melville Governance Team on 08 9364 0602.