Finance, Risk & Audit 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.

About you

We are seeking an applicant who can analyse financial information and identify areas of concern and opportunity, review and contribute to the development of new policies and procedures, provide oversight and guidance to the organisation’s risk management framework and processes and who has knowledge and expertise in internal audit functions, accounting, legal, risk management, and OH&S.

Prior experience on a board committee is not essential, however, experience working with not-for-profit organisations is preferred. Knowledge of the health care sector and a commitment to cancer issues would be an advantage.

To submit your expression of interest

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. For more information contact Sarah Clement (Chief Financial Officer, Cancer Council Victoria) on or  

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

All offers of employment 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: 30 April 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.