Audit, Risk & IMPROVEMENT Committee
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Independent Deputy of the Presiding Member
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
City of Vincent
The City of Vincent is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as an Independent Deputy of the Presiding Member of the City’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).
About the Committee
The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is a committee of Council established under section 7.1A of the Local Government Act 1995. The Committee provides independent advice and assurance to Council on matters relating to governance, risk management, internal control, financial reporting, legislative compliance, ethical accountability, and both internal and external audit functions.
The Committee comprises independent external members and Elected Members and meets approximately quarterly.
About the Role
Recent legislative reforms require all local governments to appoint an independent Deputy of the Presiding Member under section 7.1B of the Local Government Act 1995.
The Independent Deputy of the Presiding Member is a statutory appointment made by Council under section 5.11A of the Act and is distinct from the Deputy Presiding Member appointed under section 5.12.
Key features of the role include:
- the appointee is not a standing member of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee;
- the appointee will act as the first point of succession, presiding over Committee meetings when the Presiding Member is unavailable;
- when presiding, the appointee will exercise the full authority and responsibilities of the Presiding Member;
- the appointee may attend Committee meetings as an observer, where appropriate, to maintain familiarity with Committee matters; and
- attendance as a voting member will occur only when the appointee is required to preside.
The existing Deputy Presiding Member, appointed under section 5.12 of the Act, will retain their position as a standing independent Committee member and act as the second point of succession where both the Presiding Member and the Deputy of the Presiding Member are unavailable.
Nomination Criteria
Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:
- an ability to read and understand financial statements;
- functional knowledge in areas such as:
- governance, financial reporting, and audit (external and internal) oversight;
- risk management, internal controls, and compliance; and
- information systems/technology, integrity, fraud risk management and business continuity;
- practical experience managing or overseeing of key risk areas such as financial sustainability, climate change, cyber security, asset management, construction projects, strategic planning, business analytics and performance measurement.
- a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and 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 and risk committee, and
- ability to bring an independent viewpoint that supports transparency and integrity.
Desirable:
- possession of a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)); and
- prior experience presiding over, or serving on, an audit, risk or similar governance committee.
Remuneration
When presiding at a meeting, the Independent Deputy of the Presiding Member will be paid a meeting fee at the maximum rate permitted under the applicable Salaries and Allowances Tribunal determination, reflecting the full leadership and statutory responsibilities exercised.
No meeting fee is payable where the appointee attends a meeting in an observer capacity only.
Further Information
For more information, please contact:
Emma Simmons
Coordinator Corporate Strategy & Governance
City of Vincent
Phone: (08) 9273 6000
Email: [email protected]
Nominations
To nominate please provide a current copy of your resume and a summary to demonstrate your relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience in respect to the relevant Nomination Criteria. Nominations are to be submitted to [email protected].
Nominations close Friday, 22 May 2026 at 5.00pm.
What will happen next?
After the Expression of Interest period closes, nominations will be reviewed, and a report presented to Council for consideration.
Copies of the Committee’s Terms of Reference and previous meeting minutes are available below
Related Documents
Terms of Reference
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VOTING DELEGATES |
staff attendees (non voting) |
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Meetings start at 4:30pm and are open to the public for observation.
Public statements and questions are not permitted.
Agendas and minutes are available below.
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Council Members
Mayor Xamon
Cr Castle
Cr La Fontaine
Cr Wheadon
External Members
George Araj (Chair)
Conley Manifis
Baptiste Isambert
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Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director Community & Business Services
Executive Director Infrastructure & Environment
Executive Director Strategy & Development
Coordinator Corporate Strategy & Governance
Executive Manager Information and Communication Technology
Manager Financial Services
Senior Governance & Risk Officer
External Auditors (annually)
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2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
If you require any information, please contact Governance on 9273 6000 or email [email protected].