Director, Integrity Operation

Integrity Oversight Victoria; Au; On-site; INR 13,210,000 - 17,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity Oversight Victoria seeks a Director, Integrity Operations to lead complaints, investigations, inspections, monitoring and intelligence functions. You will work with the Chief Integrity Inspector and CEO/General Counsel to shape policy and drive improvements across Victoria's integrity framework.

The role demands strategic leadership, sound judgement and the ability to manage highly sensitive matters with integrity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Leads complaints, investigations, inspections, monitoring and intelligence functions.
• Requires handling highly sensitive and complex matters with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and trusted advice on integrity issues.
• Oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver system-wide improvements.
• Engage with government and public sector stakeholders to strengthen accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Policy development

Job description

Director, Integrity OperationsAre you a strategic leader driven by integrity, accountability and public trust? This is a rare opportunity to help shape Victoria's integrity system and make a meaningful difference on matters of significant public interest.With a unique and evolving oversight remit, Integrity Oversight Victoria offers an exceptional opportunity to influence systemic improvements, strengthen accountability and help maintain public confidence in Victoria's integrity framework.The opportunityAs Director, Integrity Operations, you will lead IOV's complaints, investigations, inspections, monitoring and intelligence functions, overseeing highly sensitive and complex matters.Working closely with the Chief Integrity Inspector and the Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel, you will provide strategic direction, exercise sound judgement and deliver trusted advice on issues that demand the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.You will drive operational excellence, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and translate complex oversight activities into meaningful, system-wide improvements.This is more than an operational leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence outcomes, shape practice and strengthen the integrity system for the benefit of all Victorians.What you'll bringYou are an accomplished leader who combines strategic thinking with operational insight and has the confidence to navigate sensitive issues, provide authoritative advice and lead teams through competing priorities.You will bring strategic leadership, sound judgement, stakeholder engagement, collaborative influence and systems thinking to our organisation. Most importantly, you will bring a strong sense of integrity and accountability with an unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and professional standards.Why join IOV?You will join a collaborative executive leadership team united by a strong commitment to Victoria's integrity system and matters of public interest.You will have the opportunity to:Lead multiple critical oversight functions with a unique and evolving remit.Influence systemic improvements across Victoria's integrity system.Provide trusted advice on matters subject to agency, public and parliamentary scrutiny.Strengthen accountability, operational effectiveness and public confidence.Make your mark. Lead the work that matters. Help shape a stronger integrity system for Victoria.How to applyPlease click the \"Apply now\" button on this advertisement and ensure that your application includes the following to be given full consideration:resumecovering letter of no more than 3 pages in total demonstrating your suitability for the position including addressing the Key Selection Criteria.Closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026.Other relevant information:For further information regarding Integrity Oversight Victoria please visit our website at www.integrityoversight.vic.gov.auFor enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.Integrity Oversight Victoria values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, Integrity Oversight Victoria will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.Employment of successful candidates will be subject to:Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011.A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with Integrity Oversight Victoria.Integrity Oversight Victoria is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Integrity Oversight Victoria recruitment processes include considering and responding to your job application. In some circumstances, to assess your suitability for the role, we may seek to contact one or more referees who are not specified in your application. Any proposal to contact an unspecified referee will be discussed with you first and your consent will be sought before doing so. A failure by you to provide consent to contact unspecified referees may, in some circumstances, result in your application not being considered further. You may request access to your personal information by contacting Integrity Oversight Victoria.