Audit & Risk Committee
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Independent Membership on the City of Vincent Audit & Risk Committee (2025–2027 Term)
The City of Vincent is seeking nominations for up to three (3) external independent members to join the City’s Audit & Risk Committee for the period 21 October 2025 to 16 October 2027.
As part of this process, Council will also appoint an independent Chair and Deputy Chair from among the independent members. Applicants will be asked to indicate whether they would be willing to be considered for these leadership roles.
Nomination Criteria
Nominations will be assessed against the following 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
- Information systems/technology, business continuity, integrity, and fraud risk management
- 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 informationa 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) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)).
- prior experience serving on an audit and risk committee.
- extensive senior level experience in governance, assurance or risk management within complex organisations.
Remuneration
Independent members are paid the maximum permissible fee for committee meeting attendance, as determined by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal. This payment recognises the time, expertise and contribution required of independent members.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Emma Simmons – Acting Executive Manager Corporate Strategy & Governance
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, 10 October 2025 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
| Audit Committee |
VOTING DELEGATES |
staff attendees (non voting) |
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Meetings start at 4:15pm.
Meetings are not open to the public.
Minutes are available to the public - see below
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Council Members (voting)
1. Mayor Xamon
2. Cr Castle
3. Cr Alexander
4. Cr Hallett
External Members (voting)
Mr Conley Manifis
George Araj
Baptiste Isambert
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Mr David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Rhys Taylor, Executive Director Community & Business Services
Mr Peter Varris, Executive Director Infrastructure & Engineering
Ms Emma Simmons, A/ Executive Manager Corporate Strategy & Governance
External Auditors (annually)
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2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
If you require any information please contact the Governance Team on 9273 6000 or email [email protected].