The Audit and Risk Committee is one of our advisory committees. It was established in accordance with section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act).
Audit and Risk Committee purpose
The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to support Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to:
- financial and performance reporting
- risk management
- fraud prevention systems and control
- maintenance of a sound internal control environment
- assurance activities including internal and external audit and
- Council’s performance with regard to compliance with its policies and legislative and regulatory requirements.
The Committee acts in this capacity by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing and advising on the above matters as set out in its Charter. This Charter has been developed in accordance with Section 45 of the Act.
Audit and Risk Committee responsibilities
The committee's responsibilities are set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter (PDF 726KB).
Committee members
Jenny Johanson – Independent Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
Jenny Johanson – Independent Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
Jenny Johanson commenced her term as independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee on May 2025.
She is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair of Board Committees, and is currently Chair of audit and risk committees including the City of Melbourne, Hume City Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, and on the boards of Education Services Australia, Generation Life and Bank First.
Jen is a certified Information Systems Auditor, a Chartered Accountant, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
Mick Jaensch – Independent Member
Mick Jaensch – Independent Member
Mick Jaensch was appointed as an independent member to the Audit and Risk Committee in 2023.
Mick was a senior executive in local government with a career spanning over 37 years. He has a strong background in local government strategic financial planning and is currently sits on several Victorian local government audit committees. He is a CPA qualified accountant and holds an MBA.
Mick continues to work in the local government sector offering financial strategic advice to a number of Councils through his firm Mik2 Consulting Services and brings a wealth of experience to Brimbank City Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Bruce Potgieter – Independent Member
Bruce Potgieter – Independent Member
Bruce Potgieter was appointed as an independent member to the Audit and Risk Committee in 2025.
Bruce has a vast breadth of knowledge and experience across a range of government and private sectors in relation to audit, risk management, and compliance.
He has a demonstrated ability to respectfully challenge management where required and has a clear understanding of the challenges a growth Council such as Brimbank faces.
Councillor representatives
Councillor representatives
- Cr Daniel Kruk
- Cr Thuy Dang (Mayor)
Substitutes:
- Cr Maria Kerr
- Cr Ranka Rasic
Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor
We appoint our internal auditor through a public tender process in accordance with the Local Government Act, and our Procurement Policy.
Following a tender process, Brimbank Council engaged Findex (Aus) Pty Ltd/ A Crowe Australasia Contract No 21/2974 for the period of three years commencing 17 March 2021.
