Strategic Advisor To The Executive Director - Operations

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is seeking a Strategic Advisor to support the implementation of legislative reforms and to assist the Executive Director Operations. You will deliver high-level strategic, policy and advisory support, shaping organisational direction and addressing emerging strategic risks in a dynamic public integrity environment.

You will lead complex projects, influence senior stakeholders, and represent IBAC in internal and external forums, including

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level strategic advice and policy input.
• Ability to shape and influence strategic direction within government contexts.
• Proven capability to lead cross‑agency, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication for high-level briefings and submissions.
• Experience engaging with senior executives and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative strategic advice on operational priorities and governance matters.
• Lead and coordinate complex strategic projects aligned with organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior executives to influence priorities and support decision-making.
• Represent the Executive Director – Operations in high-level forums and forums with government taskforces.

Skills

Executive advisory experience

Political acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic project leadership

Written communication

Education

Public policy / Law degree

Job description

The Role

Recent legislative reforms have strengthened IBAC's powers, making this an exciting time to join the organisation. As Strategic Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of these reforms and helping IBAC deliver on its vital role in Victoria's integrity system. We have an opportunity for an experienced Strategic Advisor to join the Office of the Executive Director Operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Director – Operations, you will provide high-level strategic, policy and advisory support, contributing to organisational direction, operational priorities and emerging strategic risks. Working closely with IBAC's Executive Team, you will act a trusted advisor, providing critical analysis, coordinating complex initiatives and influencing outcomes across a dynamic public integrity environment.

Duties include:

• Providing authoritative strategic advice on operational priorities, organisational capability, interagency collaboration and integrity system matters
• Leading and coordinating sensitive and complex strategic projects aligned with organisational objectives
• Partnering with senior executives to influence strategic priorities and support informed decision-making
• Representing the Executive Director – Operations in high-level internal and external forums, including government taskforces and cross-sector initiatives

Additional duties are set out in the position description

About you

Experience in a VPS, statutory or integrity agency environment is essential. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to understand, shape and influence strategic direction, with a strong understanding of the machinery of government, public sector governance and policy development
• Proven experience delivering complex operations, investigations, intelligence outcomes or specialist capabilities in an operational environment
• Strong executive advisory experience, political acumen and the ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and delivering significant operational, policy or reform outcomes
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings, complex reports and policy submissions
• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, political science investigations, public administration or a related field
• Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance you must be an Australian citizen at the time of application

Pre-employment

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 Leo Lahey ([e-mail]).

Applications close 22 November 2026