Independent Committee Member - Finance, Audit & Risk Management

INDUSTRY

Sports, Recreation

LOCATION

VIC

POSITION TYPE

Full Board

REMUNERATION

Paid

CLOSING DATE

May 30, 2025

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Organisation

Western Leisure Services Ltd

Website

Contact Details

Andrew Dix

moc.d1751453692uolci1751453692@xidm1751453692werdn1751453692a1751453692

Role Description

The Organisation

The Board of Western Leisure Services is a privately owned company of Wyndham City Council that oversees the operation of three key leisure facilities within Wyndham City. These facilities include a state-of-the-art aquatic facility (AquaPulse), a high ball stadium (Eagle Stadium), both of which have gymnasiums, and an outdoor pool (Werribee Outdoor Pool). The Board is responsible for managing these facilities in a commercial and sustainable manner to ensure they meet the needs of the Wyndham community and deliver high quality service to users.

The Role

Western Leisure Services Pty Ltd is seeking an Independent Member to join its Finance, Audit & Risk Management (FARM) committee.

Appointments are for three years and can be reappointed up to a total of nine years (3×3).

Candidates with experience as Board / Committee Chairs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

Western Leisure Services is now seeking applications from candidates with demonstrated corporate governance experience, and highly developed finance, audit and risk management experience and excellent communication skills.

Essential areas of experience and skills sought are:

  • Knowledge of Local Government financial frameworks
  • Financial qualification 
  • Internal / External auditing
  • Risk and Compliance
  • Strategy and Business Planning.

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

  • Finance and audit
  • Legal and Governance
  • Risk management
  • Sport, Leisure and Recreation sector


Enquiries should be addressed to the Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Andrew Dix – moc.d1751453692uolci1751453692@xidm1751453692werdn1751453692a1751453692.

Application Details

Applications for this role should be marked Confidential and emailed to:ua.mo1751453692c.sec1751453692ivres1751453692erusi1751453692elnre1751453692tsew@1751453692ycavi1751453692rp1751453692.

Closing Date: May 30, 2025.