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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - Risk Management & Audit Committee Independent Chairperson
Public notice

West Arnhem Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified accountants holding current accounting certification (CPA or CA ANZ) with experience in financial management, risk management, auditing, local government or public sector management. It is also desirable that applicants reside or have previously reside in the Northern Territory.

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Independent Chairperson of Council’s Risk Management and Audit Committee for a term of three years.

The Risk Management and Audit Committee operates within the parameters of Council’s Risk Management and Audit Committee Charter and Terms of Reference.

About the Committee

An allowance is payable per meeting to Independent Members as per Class C1 of the Northern Territory Government Statutory Bodies Classified for Remuneration Purposes. 

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your expression of interest, which should include:

  • A cover letter detailing your background and explaining your interest to join the Committee.
  • Your resume, including two professional referees and their contact details.

All applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, and emailed to: governance@westarnhem.nt.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025 at 5.00pm (ACDT)

About West Arnhem Regional Council

West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. More than two thirds of the region’s population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, who reside in a collection of towns, communities and outstations. Council provides a range of local government services to five towns and communities across five wards with many popular tourist destinations.

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