Eligibility:
External only, no Tweed Shire Council Employees are eligible to apply!
The Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee was established in 2006 to provide independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council on risk management, control, governance, and external accountability responsibilities. The committee operates in an advisory capacity to council.
About the role:
Council is seeking to appoint up to two suitable candidates with appropriate skills and experience for the role of independent member of the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee.
Commitment:At least four ARIC meetings per year, and one extraordinary meeting to review the annual financial report. Additional meetings may be convened as required.
What's on offer:
- a maximum term contract, 4 years which can be extended by a second term of up to 4 years.
- Sitting Fee:$940 per meeting, plus 12% super (inclusive of preparation, income tax and travel costs).
Who We’re Looking For
Applicants must demonstrate a broad range of attributes, skills and experience relevant to the role of an ARIC Independent Member in areas including;
- compliance,
- risk management,
- fraud control,
- financial management,
- governance,
- implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies,
- service reviews,
- collection of performance measurement data by the council,
We are seeking:
The Guidelines for Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW (the Guidelines) set out the followingselection criteriafor the position:
- an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)
- functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls,
- governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations
- a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information
- a professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of an audit, risk and improvement committee, and
- 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.
The followingdesirable criteriaare will also be considered favorably, however are not essential for the role:
- extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations, and
- possession of a relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)).
Independence Requirements
The ability of the audit committee to exercise independent judgement is vital. As a result applicants must meet the independence requirements outlined in the Guidelines.
Responsibilities of Members
Independent Members are expected to:
- Comply with the NSW Audit & Risk Management Guidelines for Local Councils.
- Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
- Review meeting papers and apply sound analytical skills, objectivity and judgement.
- Abide by confidentiality and ethical obligations.
- Provide open and independent advice; and
- Undertake any follow-up actions requested by the Committee.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is the largest council in the Northern Rivers. We deliver more than 50 services to 94,000 residents.
- Tweed Shire covers 1303 square kilometres and adjoins the NSW shires of Byron, Lismore and Kyogle. The NSW/Queensland border to the north divides the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.
- The Tweed has 3 public libraries, 2 TAFE campuses, 3 public swimming pools, more than 480 parks and reserves and more than 35 sports fields.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah
Position closes:
Friday 22 May 2026 at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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Selection Criteria:
- Please outline any formal qualifications you hold that would assist you in this role.
- Please outline any relevant professional knowledge and expertise you possess that would assist you in this role.
- Please outline your understanding of, or experience in, local government operations.
- Please outline your understanding of the role of corporate governance in organisations.
- Please describe your current or prior experience on similar committees.
- Please list any clubs, organisations, interest groups or committees that you are a member of or have affiliations within the Tweed Shire Council area.
- Do you have any contracts (actual or potential) or other business with Council that might create a conflict of interest between your duties as a member of this Committee and your private interests? If ‘yes’, please provide details of such conflict/s.
- Do you have any other relationships that may be perceived as a conflict of interest between your duties as a member of this Committee and your private interests? If ‘yes’, please provide details of such conflict/s.
- Do you meet the eligibility criteria as set out in the attached Expression of Interest – Information Packet?
- Are you an undischarged bankrupt or have you been charged with or convicted of a serious criminal offence?
- Please provide contact details of two references in support of your Expression of Interest.
SK97188A
OFFICE USE ONLY
UnitCorporate Services
Job GradeJG8
IndustryCorporate Services
Employment TypePart Time
