IBAC plays a vital role for Victorians by preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. Our vision is for a public sector and police service that act with integrity for all Victorians.

At IBAC, our values shape how we work, make decisions and engage with government agencies, the community and each other.

We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their professional skills, judgement and day-to-day behaviours.

We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.

Your current role

Reporting to the Director – People, Culture & Capability, you will lead the HR Services team and work closely with executives, people leaders and employees across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to lead a great team of HR business partners and payroll professionals delivering trusted, practical and high-quality people services across IBAC. You will provide strategic and operational advice on complex employee relations, workforce management, performance and conduct matters, and organisational change. You will also oversee recruitment and selection activities, support the effective operation of in-house payroll services, and drive continuous improvement across HR policies, systems, processes and service delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the delivery of accurate, timely and consistent HR advice and activities across the employee lifecycle
- Managing, coaching and developing the HR Services team
- Building trusted partnerships with senior leaders and proactively identifying workforce trends, risks and capability needs
- Interpreting employment legislation, the VPS Enterprise Agreement, industrial instruments, policies and procedures
- Ensuring payroll services are accurate, timely, compliant, and supported by effective controls





For more information see the position description.

About you

This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys solving complex people challenges, building trusted relationships and leading services that make a real difference. To thrive in this role, you will:

- Bring strong experience leading an HR business partnering service, with the confidence to provide sound advice, solve complex issues and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
- Enjoy leading a capable and supportive team.
- Bring experience in a public sector or similar operating environment.
- Bring previous experience in managing a payroll function, including an understanding of payroll processing, experience in interpreting the VPS Agreement and the development of payroll related reports.
- Bring a tertiary qualification in a related field.

Eligibility

Citizenship – to be eligible for employment with IBAC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.

Security clearance – successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. For further information regarding security clearances, please visit the AGSVA website.

Apply now

All applications should include

- a resume
- a cover letter
- responses to the administrative screening questions within the application process

PDF documents are preferred with a maximum file size of 2KB. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email *@ibac.vic.gov.au .

For further information regarding the role, please contact Mette Jorgensen, *@ibac.vic.gov.au or Ph: 0428 797 ***

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 12 August 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.

📌 Human Resources Services Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ibac
📍 Melbourne