Risk Committee
What does the Committee do?
Responsibilities of the Risk Committee are outlined in full within the Risk Committee Charter.
The key areas of focus include:
- the University's Risk Management Framework
- system of risk management
- risk exposures management
- internal audit function
- internal audit plan
- systems and procedures for compliance
- cyber security risks
- WHS risks
- gift governance
- Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs)
Committee Members
Professor Michael Di Rienzo (Chair)
The Hon. Patricia Forsythe AM (Chancellor)
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO (Vice-Chancellor)
Mr Kevin Young (Deputy Chancellor)
Jennifer Leslie (External Member)
Meeting Dates
You can find all Risk Committee meeting dates and the full Council calendar here
Reports and Papers
Templates and other support resources are available to help you prepare reports or papers for committees and Council
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.