Investigations Manager

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC in Melbourne seeks an Investigations Manager to lead a large, multi-disciplinary team in tackling highly complex and sensitive matters within IBAC’s jurisdiction.

The role reports to the Director – Investigations and is a full-time, permanent position, focused on planning, directing investigations and policy development in line with Victorian public sector standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading sensitive investigations
• Proven track record directing multi-disciplinary investigation teams
• Experience applying traditional and modern investigative methods

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and delivery of the Investigations team's program of work.
• Direct and conduct investigations per legislation, processes and procedures.
• Review complex materials: affidavits, warrants, briefs of evidence, reports.
• Develop and implement policy frameworks across the organisation.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Investigative techniques

Education

Formal qualifications in investigations or law enforcement

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/129

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 include:

• 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.

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.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Christine Stafford [e-mail]

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.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm