#FRAC Committee Member

Expertise in Risk Management and Compliance

Expertise in Audit

Expertise of the Health Industry highly regarded

Honorary position (not remunerated)

#About your environment Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Finance, Risk & Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in relation to financial management, financial reporting, risk management, systems of internal control, internal and external audit and compliance with laws and regulations.

#About your opportunity We are seeking expressions of interest for a Committee Member to enhance the Cancer Council’s mission to prevent cancer, empower people and save lives.

The Finance, Risk & Audit Committee (FRAC) undertakes duties as delegated by the Board including providing advice and recommendations. The scope of the FRAC covers strategic matters relating to audit, finance and risk management.

The duties and responsibilities of the Committee include but are not limited to:

Review the integrity of financial documents.

Provide reasonable assurance that the organisation’s strategic objectives are realised and achieved through effective and efficient measures within the standard framework of corporate risk management and internal control.

Oversee the corporate risk management and internal audit functions to enhance Cancer Council’s governance, internal control systems and decision-making processes.

Ensure the independence, objectivity and effectiveness of internal audit in carrying out financial and operational assessments.

Assess and evaluate the internal audit plan to ensure that material corporate risks to the financial and operational environment are prioritised; and

Promote transparency, integrity and ethical conduct.

The Committee meets a minimum six times per year, for 2 hours. All meetings are hybrid allowing attendees to join virtually or in person at our East Melbourne Office.

Cancer Council Victoria is committed to an inclusive organisation and a Board and Committees which are reflective of our membership. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply.

#To submit your expression of interest To apply for this opportunity, visit the "work with us' section of the Cancer Council Victoria website and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. For more information contact Sarah Clement (Chief Financial Officer, Cancer Council Victoria) on 0425 889 010

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close: 8 May 2024 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment (including gender equality for Board/ Board Committee appointments). We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.