Member - Audit and Risk Committee

Central Highlands Rural Health

Location: Macedon Ranges & Hepburn Shires, Victoria

Classification: Government & Defence - Government - Local

Job Type: Contract/Part Time (Quarterly meetings)

Remuneration: Paid per meeting (confirmed with successful applicant)

Play a vital role in community health governance

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is seeking an experienced and community-minded individual with CPA certification to join our Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member. The Audit and Risk Committee provides independent oversight of CHRH's financial reporting, risk management, internal controls and compliance processes. It plays a key role in ensuring strong governance across the organisation.

Why join us?

As a committee member, you'll help strengthen the integrity, accountability and performance of our health service. You'll bring your professional expertise to the table and be part of important conversations about financial management, risk, and compliance. It's a rewarding way to give back to your local community, gain governance experience, and help shape the future of regional healthcare.

What's involved

• Attend four scheduled meetings each year (90 minutes each), with pre-reading required
• Hybrid format - face-to-face preferred, virtual attendance available
• Paid for meeting attendance

Essential Criteria

• CPA qualification (mandatory)

Highly-Regarded Criteria

• Interest or experience in auditing, strategic risk management, governance, law and/or business
• Compliance and reporting experience within a health organisation or sector (desirable)
• Reside or work in the local community of Macedon Ranges Shire or Hepburn Shire (desirable)

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Diversity in experience and perspective strengthens our governance and reflects the communities we serve.

Application process

Please provide a cover letter and response to key selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a formal interview with the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania Meyer at tania.meyer@chrh.org.au.

Help shape the future of local healthcare.

Apply now.

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.