Manager - Prevention Policy & Research

IBAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC is seeking a Manager – Prevention Policy & Research on a full-time basis to backfill parental leave until 15 November 2027. You will lead the Prevention Policy & Research team and manage policy development and research for complex corruption issues in the public sector and local government.

Reporting to the Director – Policy, Research & Reviews, you will deliver authoritative policy advice, reports, briefs and correspondence for decision-makers, while guiding staff and influencing

Qualifications

• High level research, conceptual and analytical skills demonstrated in complex policy issues.
• Experience leading a team to develop high-quality policy advice and reports.
• Tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in public sector policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and development of authoritative strategic policy advice on complex public sector corruption and police misconduct issues arising from investigations, policy reviews, audits, strategic assessments, and research, and identify innovative and workable policy solutions.
• Lead the delivery of high quality, authoritative research and policy projects including reports, briefs and correspondence for operational, strategic and executive decision makers.
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Prevention Policy & Research team Duty
• Contribute advanced expertise and knowledge to underpin analysis and advice to executive management on complex issues including the implications of proposed public sector initiatives and reforms that may impact on IBAC's functions.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders on complex policy issues, to achieve significant change.

Skills

Policy leadership

Research analysis

Team leadership

Policy writing

Education

Tertiary qualification

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 Prevention Policy & Research (PPR) team as Manager – Prevention Policy & Research on a full-time parental leave backfill basis until 15 November 2027. Reporting to the Director – Policy, Research & Reviews the role will be responsible for leading and managing the Public Sector and Local Government portfolio within PPR. The role is responsible for leading research and strategic policy development and report writing in response to contemporary and emerging corruption issues and risks in the public sector and local government.

Duties include:

• In consultation with the Director, lead the coordination and development of authoritative strategic policy advice on complex public sector corruption and police misconduct issues arising from investigations, policy reviews, audits, strategic assessments, and research, and identify innovative and workable policy solutions.
• Lead the delivery of high quality, authoritative research and policy projects including reports, briefs and correspondence for operational, strategic and executive decision makers.
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Prevention Policy & Research team Duty
• Contribute advanced expertise and knowledge to underpin analysis and advice to executive management on complex issues including the implications of proposed public sector initiatives and reforms that may impact on IBAC's functions.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders on complex policy issues, to achieve significant change.

Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit theIBAC Careers webpageand click on the appropriate vacancy.

Our requirements / Your skill set

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

• High level research, conceptual and analytical skills demonstrated in the development, analysis and resolution of complex policy issues
• Demonstrated experience in leading and guiding a team based on advanced expertise to develop high-quality policy advice, reports, and other written materials
• Tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in a relevant discipline is preferable, as is a sound understanding of contemporary issues in the field of public sector corruption and police misconduct prevention

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

Due to a conflict-of-interest IBAC is unable to accept applications for secondment from Victoria Police employees.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Julie Nesbitt *************@ibac.vic.gov.au

Applications close 23 November 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