Riverwood Community Centre (RCC) is an established not-for-profit organisation that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. Recognised as Organisation of the Year 2025, RCC provides community and family support, children’s services, aged care, and disability services.

We are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in audit, risk management, and compliance to join our Board of Directors, and play a key role in enhancing the Audit & Risk Committee’s oversight and governance functions.

The successful candidate will contribute specialist expertise to strengthen the Centre’s governance, financial accountability, risk management and organisational sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend monthly Board meetings, generally held on the last Wednesday of each month.
- Participate in quarterly Audit & Risk Committee meetings and contribute to the Committee’s leadership and effectiveness.
- Review internal and external audit programs, findings and corrective actions.
- Provide specialist advice on organisational risks, internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Review regulatory compliance, governance obligations and assurance reporting.
- Provide oversight of financial sustainability, financial reporting integrity and significant financial risks.
- Support effective fraud prevention, risk escalation and continuous improvement in governance practices.

Key Selection Criteria

- Relevant professional qualifications and demonstrated experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, accounting or financial governance.
- Robust understanding of internal and external audit processes,



internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance and organisational assurance.
- Ability to critically review financial reports, risk registers, audit findings and compliance reports.
- Strong analytical skills, professional judgement and commitment to ethical governance.

Desirable

- Previous experience serving on a Board or Audit & Risk Committee.
- Knowledge of ACNC requirements and not-for-profit governance.
- Experience in aged care, NDIS or community services organisations.
- Relevant professional qualification or membership [e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)].

Appointment and Remuneration The Board Member position is voluntary and honorary. In accordance with Clause 6.11.3 of the RCC Constitution, a professional advisory fee of AUD $300–$500 per quarterly Audit & Risk Committee meeting may be payable for specialised professional or technical services provided outside the ordinary duties of a Board Director, depending on qualifications and experience and subject to prior Board approval.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications, professional experience and interest in the position.

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00 pm (AEDT)

RCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

Appointments are subject to the RCC Constitution, relevant governance requirements and Board approval.

📌 Expression of Interest - Board Member (Sydney)
🏢 Riverwood Community Centre
📍 Sydney