Expression of Interest (Advisory Position) Audit & Risk Management

Published on 23 March 2026

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be appointed as independent external members of Council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee for an initial period of two years.

The Committee currently comprises one Independent External Member, two Councillors and meets at least 3 times per year. This is an advisory committee to Council providing independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council in the areas of risk, control, improvements, governance, financial reporting and performance. The Committee currently has members with skills and experience in accounting and financial management. Council is seeking to broaden to other key areas such as organisational governance, enterprise risk management, strategy development and execution, and corporate improvement.

Members chosen to serve on the Committee should exhibit an independence of mind in their deliberations and not act as a representative of a particular area of the community or Council and be astute to avoid conflicts of interest. A standard fee inclusive of travel, preparation and all other costs associated with attending the meetings will be paid for each meeting attended.

Essential criteria

The following criteria must be addressed indicating knowledge and experience, in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012andCouncil’s Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter in the following areas:

1. an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including conflicts of interest)

2. functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resource management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, asset valuation, governance (including planning reporting and oversight), or business operations

3. a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information

4. a professional and 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 management committee

5. independence from Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.

For further information on the position please see Position Description – Audit and Risk Management Committee Member or contact Chief Financial Officer.

How to apply

Council invites applications from interested individuals to submit an expression of interest by 4.30pm Monday 6 April by including a cover letter, resume and statement addressing essential criteria listed above.

Applications are to be submitted via post or email.

Post:

Confidential- ARMC,

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council

PO Box 21

Blackall QLD 4472

Email:

shalveend@btrc.qld.ov.au

For further enquiries please contact Shalveen Dayal, Chief Financial Officer on 07 46216600 or via shalveend@btrc.qld.gov.au