Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee EOIs

The City of Armadale is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the positions of Presiding Member and Deputy of the Presiding Member of our Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (the Committee).

At the City of Armadale we actively listen and give and receive constructive feedback. We build and strengthen resilience, in ourselves, in our organisation, and in the community. We are mindful of our impacts and encouraged to make responsible and sustainable decisions. We are a values led organisation guided by our belief that we:

• Care
• Are Better, Together
• Learn & Grow
• Seize Today, Shape Tomorrow

The Committee oversees functions as prescribed by the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (Act) and Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996, including supporting the Council in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities related to financial reporting, internal control structure, risk management, internal and external audit functions, improvement and ethical accountability.

Applicants must have significant experience in business, financial management, risk management and/or auditing. Additionally, applicants must be conversant with financial and other reporting requirements, as well as demonstrate excellent analytical and strategic management skills.

The Committee meeting schedule typically involves quarterly meetings at 7pm on a Wednesday in the Council's Committee meeting room, or as may otherwise be required.

Appointments will be made by Council for a term expiring on the next ordinary local government election day. If permitted under the Act, the Council may reappoint an existing independent member for a subsequent term, subject to satisfactory performance.

The positions of Presiding Member and Deputy of the Presiding Member are remunerated in accordance with the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Determination, with payment commensurate with the responsibilities and level of the appointment.

Expressions of interest are to address the following selection criteria:

• significant financial management experience
• a comprehensive understanding of internal and external audit processes
• a comprehensive understanding of risk management principles
• knowledge of local government operations and the environment within which Councils operate
• strong communication skills
• high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• experience in chairing meetings, sound understanding of governance practices and meeting procedures, and
• Availability to attend quarterly Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meetings in person.

Please be aware in respect of the membership of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee:

• A current serving member of any local government Council cannot be a member; and
• An employee of the City of Armadale cannot be a member.

Interested?
To be considered for this position applicants are required to provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and submit this together with their CV.

For additional information please contact Kim Papalia, Manager City Governance on 08 9394 5000.

Apply online: please forward Expressions of Interest to governance@armadale.wa.gov.au

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 1 March 2026

The City of Armadale reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications.

At the City of Armadale we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ communities.