Recruiter :
Donna Bliss
- Lead as Independent Chair of QLS's Finance & Risk Committee
- Drive oversight of finance, risk, and investment strategy
- Bring fresh insight to a respected, 13,000-member legal body
Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the peak representative body for the legal profession in Queensland, providing education, ethical guidance and support for more than 13,000 members, across all categories. With a rich history spanning over 95 years in its current form and 150 years since the first law society, QLS is committed to upholding the highest standards of legal practice, promoting access to justice, advocating for the interests of its members, playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal profession and influencing policy and legislative developments. QLS is an independent statutory body, governed by a Council of Australian legal practitioners elected by members and one member appointed by the Attorney-General. QLS annually reports to the Attorney-General.
About the role:
Queensland Law Society (QLS) seeks an experienced and dedicated professional to serve as the Independent Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee (FRC). This leadership role will guide the FRC in fulfilling its duties and obligations as set out in QLS’s Finance and Risk Committee Charter and pursuant to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 (FAA) and Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 (FPMS). In addition to providing effective leadership, financial and risk management oversight; other key objectives of this role include building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as strengthening financial literacy across the organisation.
Responsibilities include:
- Committee responsibilities in the preparation, consultation and leadership of FRC meetings and annual self-assessment of the FRC.
- Promoting a Committee culture that is characterised by the highest levels of integrity, accountability and honesty with open, candid and timely information and a constant lens for industry best practice and continual improvement.
- Sharing and demonstrating insights and perspectives that enhance financial literacy and strengthen risk management practices.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management.
- Providing independent advice and counsel to key stakeholders to ensure adherence to statutory obligations as well as oversight of investment strategy and performance.
We seek an independent, progressive qualified accountant (CA or CPA), ideally with experience at leading a Board or Finance and Risk Committee and possessing a deep understanding of statutory financial reporting requirements and investment strategies, especially within statutory, regulated or membership organisations. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, forward thinking and collaborative leader, with the ability to foster trust and integrity within and outside a committee environment and who can consistently bring fresh new perspectives to the organisation. Audit experience an advantage.
This remunerated position has a three-year term, with possibility of reappointment.
To apply or for more information, please visit https://www.ontalent.com.au/qls/
The job is closing at 5pm Tuesday 28 April
For a confidential discussion please contact Jessica Dixon-Banfield on 07 3305 5800 or Donna Bliss on 07 3305 5818.
