The Audit and Risk Committee consists of five members: three independent members, the current Mayor and one other Councillor nominated by Council.
External members are appointed by Council by public advertisement for a maximum of three years.
The Chairperson of the Committee is appointed from the external members by Council on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer.
The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least five times per year.
The current membership of the Audit and Risk Committee is:
Independent Members
- Ms Claire Filson, LLB; MBA (Current Chair)
- Mr Bruce Potgieter, FCA, ICA (South Africa)
- Mr Geoff Harry, B Econ ICA; CPA
Councillor Members
- Cr Hadi Saab
- Cr Georgina Oxley
Join the committee
Council is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Audit and Risk Committee for a period of three years.
The independent member will ideally have broad senior business, corporate governance, audit, risk and/or financial reporting/management knowledge and experience. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate analytical and strategic management skills to matters that are within the Audit and Risk Committee Charter. Formal qualifications and previous audit committee or board experience will be highly regarded.
Remuneration by way of an annual fee is determined by Council and will be paid to independent members and indexed annually by the Melbourne All Groups CPI.
Review the information pack(PDF, 225KB)
Submit your CV and a cover letter that addresses the requirements of the role to governance@kingston.vic.gov.au by 10 May 2024.
For enquiries about the role, contact Manager Governance, Risk & Integrity Kelly Shacklock at the above email address.