Situation Vacant – External Indepentent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit & Risk Committee of Westernport Water is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified person for the newly created position of External Independent Member of the committee.

The Audit & Risk Committee of Westernport Water is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified person for the newly created position of External Independent Member of the committee.
The Committee assists the Board in oversight of:
·         Financial performance and reporting, including oversight of the Internal & External Auditor
·         Implementation and operation of the Risk Management framework
·         Review of Accounting and Risk policies of the Corporation
·         Monitoring of compliance with legislation, regulations, codes of conduct & practice
Appointment to the position will be for a period of three (3) years. Committee meetings are held normally every second month for around two hours. Remuneration will be based per meeting.
Applicants should possess most of the following qualities and experience:
·         Membership of CPA Australia or CA Australia with current financial knowledge
·         Experience in internal or external audits, general business and risk management
·         Awareness of Public Sector Agency legal, regulatory and financial frameworks
·         Personal characteristics of integrity, enquiry and accountability
Written applications addressing the above criteria should be forwarded to : Mrs Christine Hammond, Executive Assistant, Westernport Water, 2 Boys Home Road, Newhaven, Vic, 3925 before 15 April 2011 or by email :chammond@westernportwater.com.au or ph: (03) 5956 4118