Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer

Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Policy and Research Officer to join our Prevention Policy & Research team on a full-time ongoing basis. You will undertake strategic policy development, complex research and analysis to prepare authoritative reports and advice on corruption and police misconduct issues.

Reporting to the Manager – Prevention Policy & Research, you will work with IBAC across the organisation and with external

Qualifications

• Highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication, including policy and briefing.
• Strong critical thinking and judgement, with the ability to develop practical responses to complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality authoritative reports and develop appropriate recommendations for policy, system or practice change to assist corruption prevention.
• Undertake research and complex analysis across a range of information systems.
• Provide analysis and advice to senior management on the policy and strategic implications of initiatives and proposals.
• Plan and manage projects on policy and research issues and ensure project objectives are met in a timely way.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and achieve outcomes.

Skills

Research skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

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.

The role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Policy and Research Officer to join our Prevention Policy & Research team on a full-time ongoing basis. Reporting to the Manager – Prevention Policy & Research, you will undertake strategic policy development, complex research and analysis and prepare authoritative reports and advice in response to contemporary and emerging corruption and police misconduct issues and risks. You will work across IBAC and with external stakeholders to identify issues, develop evidence-based policy responses and contribute to initiatives that strengthen corruption prevention across the Victorian public sector.

Duties include:

• Prepare high-quality authoritative reports and develop appropriate recommendations for policy, system or practice change to assist corruption prevention.
• Undertake research and complex analysis across a range of information systems.
• Provide analysis and advice to senior management on the policy and strategic implications of initiatives and proposals.
• Plan and manage projects on policy and research issues and ensure project objectives are met in a timely way.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and achieve outcomes.

Additional duties are set out in the position description.

You will bring:

• Highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience developing and resolving complex policy issues
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including policy and report writing, analysis and briefing
• Strong critical thinking and judgement, with the ability to develop practical responses to complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes

Experience in public sector operating environments and a tertiary qualification are desirable.

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

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. This includes validation of misconduct declarations, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), and other relevant checks in accordance with Victorian public sector requirements and IBAC policy.

Applications close 20 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.