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Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission
  • Excellent career opportunity
  • Be part of a small dynamic team making a difference
  • Values driven, energetic & flexible work environment

Our organisation

IBAC's work is challenging - we expose public sector corruption and police misconduct and they're serious issues. We front up to this mission each and every day because we all want a public service that acts in the best interests of Victoria.

Our vision and reason for being is the number one reason team members join and stay at IBAC. A Victorian public sector that actively resists corruption is something we whole-heartedly believe in and work towards. Our dedication to fairness and natural justice is clear and tangible.

Our expectations are high; we expect the public to bravely call out corruption and misconduct and the public trust that we will leave no stone unturned in meeting these expectations. We expect our team to work with sensitive information confidentially and respectfully. We understand that if we are to foster a corruption-resistant public sector, we need a workplace built on integrity.

We work really well with people who are:

  • Courageous and up for a true challenge - a vision to create a public sector that actively resists corruption is not for the faint-hearted, especially when our jurisdiction covers the entire Victorian public sector (think police, government departments, state agencies, local councils, schools and universities, public hospitals, parliamentarians and the courts)
  • Patient and professional with real staying-power - our projects are complex and can change direction quickly which takes understanding and a real respect for tackling corruption
  • Flexible but with a measured and fair approach - we need to be nimble to respond to what's happening in Victoria but we also need to be well considered and treat every aspect of our work with objectivity
  • Trustworthy with a keen sense of duty - we need people who can strike the right balance between working with the utmost confidentiality, understanding what you can and can't share but also being open and collaborative across the agency

Your new role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Prevention Policy & Research Unit as a Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer.

The Unit provides insights on corruption and police misconduct issues and risks and identifies ways for public sector agencies to strengthen their policies, systems and practices. We share our insights by producing reports and other resources.

Reporting to the Team Leader Prevention Policy & Research, the Senior Strategic Policy and Research Officer is responsible for research, strategic policy development and report writing in response to contemporary and emerging corruption and police misconduct issues and risks. The role will be responsible for coordinating and delivering work across the Prevention Policy and
Research Unit's three primary areas of activity, including:

  • Preparation of reports for publication on the outcomes of IBAC's projects and investigations
  • Coordinating advice from a range of internal and external stakeholders to develop robust policy responses to corruption and police misconduct risks
  • Planning, management and delivery of strategic research and audit projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and passion for the delivery of high-quality reports and undertaking research and analysis of complex issues in the public sector.

This is a VPS 5.1 position, full-time and fixed term until 30 June 2024.

We encourage for you to express your interest immediately as we will be contacting short-listed candidates as they apply.

Our requirements / Your skill set:

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

  • Experience in public sector (or similar) operating environments
  • Strong experience writing research and analysis reports
  • Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and attention for detail
  • Well-developed ability to coordinate and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

Apply now:

Your application is a two-step process. You are unable to save partial applications.

Submit your application online using the 'Apply Now' button, making sure you include:

  • A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
  • A resume no longer than 5 typed pages (in Word format)
  • Responses to the screening questions within the application process

Visit: ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.

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