Strategic Policy and Research Officer

IBAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC in Victoria is seeking a Strategic Policy & Research Officer to join the Prevention Policy & Research team on a full-time ongoing basis. The role will develop strategic policy advice and write reports addressing corruption and police misconduct risks within Victoria.

You will prepare authoritative briefings and high-quality reports for decision-makers, and build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Policy skills demonstrated in developing, analysing and resolving complex policy issues.
• High level written and verbal skills in policy and report writing, analysis and briefing.

Responsibilities

• Develop authoritative briefings, correspondence and advice on complex policy issues to strengthen corruption prevention in the Victorian public sector.
• Prepare high-quality reports (including public reports) and deliver briefings to executive decision-makers.
• Provide analysis and advice to senior management on policy implications and develop recommendations.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Policy skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

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 team as Strategic Policy & Research Officer on a full-time ongoing basis. Reporting to the Manager - Prevention Policy & Research, the role will develop strategic policy advice and write reports in response to contemporary and emerging corruption and police misconduct issues and risks within Victoria.

Duties include:

• Develop authoritative briefings, correspondence and advice on complex policy issues to strengthen corruption prevention in the Victorian public sector.
• Prepare high-quality reports (including public reports) and deliver high-quality written and verbal briefings to operational, strategic and executive decision-makers.
• Provide analysis and advice to senior management on the policy and strategic implications of initiatives and proposals, including developing recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective and productive collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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:

• Policy skills – strong research, conceptual and analytical skills demonstrated in the development, analysis and resolution of complex policy issues.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal skills in policy and report writing, analysis and briefing.
• 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.

First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

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

Applications close 6 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.