Senior Compliance Officer

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer for a full-time ongoing role. You will provide authoritative support on managing compliance obligations under legislation, including registries, records audits, and policy development.

You will drive continuous improvements and work with oversight bodies to inspect records. The role demands accuracy, strong understanding of compliance frameworks, and the ability to deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Understanding of IBAC's compliance obligations under relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in effective compliance and/or auditing mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work with precision and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IBAC registers and records systems and audit records for compliance.
• Prepare reports and draft policies and procedures related to intrusive powers and compliance.
• Identify, propose and implement improvements to compliance processes.
• Partner with oversight agencies to conduct inspections of IBAC records.

Skills

Compliance understanding

Auditing mechanisms

Precision and accuracy

Job description

Your new role We have an opportunity for an individual to join our compliance team as a Senior Compliance Officer on a full-time, ongoing basis. Reporting to the Managing Principal Officer, Compliance, the role will provide authoritative support and advice regarding the management of IBAC's compliance obligations arising under legislation. Duties include: * Maintain the upkeep of IBAC registers and records systems, and undertake audits of records relating to, telecommunications data and interception and the use of surveillance devices, assumed identities, controlled operations, international production orders and other areas of legislative compliance as required, and undertake relevant administrative requirements. * Prepare reports and draft and maintain policies, procedures and systems in relation to IBAC's use of intrusive powers and compliance with legislative obligations and review or assist other team members with their documentation. * Identify, propose and implement recommendations for continuous improvement of compliance processes. * Partner with IBAC's oversight agencies to conduct inspections of IBAC registers and records. 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:

• Understanding of or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of IBAC's compliance obligations pursuant to relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in effective compliance and/or auditing mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality work with precision and accuracy.

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

Applications close 9 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.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Siobhan Hyland [e-mail]

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