Investigations Manager

Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Investigations Manager to lead a large, multi-disciplinary team in handling highly complex matters within IBAC’s jurisdiction. The role reports to the Director – Investigations and is a full-time, permanent position.

The role involves planning and delivering the investigations program, directing investigations, reviewing complex materials for legal processes, and developing policy frameworks across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conducting and managing sensitive investigations.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
• Experience using traditional and contemporary investigative techniques.
• Formal qualifications in investigations or law enforcement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the Investigations Unit program of work, overseeing investigations within the unit.
• Direct and conduct investigations in accordance with legislation, processes and procedures.
• Review complex materials including affidavits, warrants, briefs of evidence and court documents.
• Develop and implement policy frameworks and procedures for investigations within IBAC and across the organisation.
• Collaborate across the organisation on policy frameworks and procedures.

Skills

Investigations management

Team leadership

Investigative techniques

Legal training

Education

Formal qualifications in investigations or law enforcement

Job description

IBAC's work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct. Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians. People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues. IBAC's values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position. We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.

Your new role

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Investigations team as Investigations Manager on a full-time, permanent ongoing basis. Reporting to the Director – Investigations, the role is responsible for managing a large multi-disciplinary team that investigates highly complex and sensitive matters involving allegations within IBAC's jurisdiction.

Duties

• In consultation with the Director, manage the planning and delivery of the Investigations team's program of work, overseeing work efforts and investigations within the unit.
• Direct and conduct investigations in accordance with legislation, processes and procedure.
• Review complex written materials including affidavits and applications for warrants, briefs of evidence for court, reports and other documents.
• Develop and implement policy frameworks and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation within the Investigations Unit and contribute to policy frameworks and procedures across the organisation.

Additional duties are set out in the position description. Additional duties are set out in the position description.

Our requirements / Your skill set

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

• Extensive experience in the conduct and management of sensitive and complex investigations.
• Extensive experience in leading multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
• Extensive experience in the use of traditional and contemporary investigative techniques.
• Formal qualifications and/or training in investigations, law enforcement or a related discipline are essential.

Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

Pre-employment testing

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. This includes psychometric testing, validation of misconduct declarations, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), physical and medical capacity assessment and other relevant checks in accordance with Victorian public sector requirements and IBAC policy. Psychometric testing is completed online and assesses cognitive ability, personality, work values, and safety behaviours.

Applications close 28 October 2026.

We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

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