Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Independent Chairperson – Audit Committee

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking to appoint an independent Audit Committee Chairperson for a four-year term.

In accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012, Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Audit Committee must be comprised of at least three and no more than six members.  Council currently has four members, including the Mayor, a Councillor and two independent members.  Council is seeking to recruit an independent Chairperson to lead the Committee in its roles and obligations as per Council’s Audit Committee Charter.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• comprehensive technical knowledge and experience in relation to commerce and financial operations of a large, diverse organisation;
• understanding of the principles of corporate governance, risk management, performance and efficiency monitoring, the operations of audit committees and of internal and external audit, finance, risk management, commerce and governance;
• the ability to develop strong working relationships with Councillors, Executive Management and Council employees; and
• excellent communication skills.

Applications outlining relevant qualifications and experience together with a current CV must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and emailed to Shared.Governance@ccrc.qld.gov.au by no later than 3.00 pm on Monday 13 May 2024.

For further information or to obtain an Information Pack, please contact Council by phoning (07) 4043 9122 or by email to Shared.Governance@ccrc.qld.gov.au