Policy & Research Lead – Public Sector Integrity

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 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