Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Independent Member Audit and Risk Committee.
Remuneration for this position is $1,000 (excl GST) per meeting.
Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Gympie Regional Council (GRC) is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the vacancy of Independent Member for Council’s Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).
The Committee comprises:
Three (3) Independent Members including Chair
Two (2) Councillor Members
The Committee meets five (5) times each year with a dedicated meeting for consideration of financial statements.
As an Independent Member of the Committee, you will contribute your, specialist skills and knowledge to matters which assist Council in the oversight of internal and external audit functions, financial reporting, risk management processes, oversight of internal control systems and the progression of Councils ARC workplan.
The successful applicant will demonstrate competencies that support the effective financial governance and oversight of the Committee. Desirable areas of expertise include financial management, accounting, risk management, audit and assurance, and financial systems, with an understanding of how these functions integrate with Information Technology, Cyber Security, Project Delivery, and organisational change within a Local Government context.
Remuneration for this position is $ 1,000 (excl GST) per meeting.
For further information on this position, you are invited to contact Oliver Pring, Director of Corporate Services [email protected] or Sarah Brady, Manager, Governance, Integrity and Risk 07 5481 0413 or [email protected]
Our Values
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Our Process
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
Keen to apply? - Submit An expression of interest cover letter and CV providing details of relevant experience by simply following the instructions below:
1) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
2) Click 'APPLY'
3) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
4) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Monday 13th July 2026, at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
