The role

We have an opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join IBAC as the Director - Surveillance on a full-time fixed term basis.

Reporting to the Executive Director – Operations, the role oversees the use, deployment and management of specialist technical, electronic and physical surveillance resources within a high-risk environment to support investigations into alleged corruption and misconduct.

Duties include:

- Leading the effective delivery of technical and physical surveillance functions and building capability to support highly sensitive operations.
- Setting the strategic direction and priorities of the Surveillance unit.
- Overseeing complex and sensitive operations, including resources, budgets, risk and operational outcomes.
- Providing expert strategic and risk management advice to senior executives on operational and technical matters.
- Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams and creating a positive, high-performing environment.
- Ensuring operations comply with relevant legislative requirements and industry standards.
- Building robust relationships with investigative teams, law enforcement agencies and other key stakeholders.

Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit the IBAC Careers webpage and click on the appropriate vacancy.

About you

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

- Significant experience in covert methodology, typically gained through law enforcement and the application of technical and/or physical surveillance.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary surveillance methodologies,



including technical and physical surveillance, undercover operations and technical surveillance countermeasures.
- Extensive experience or knowledge of sophisticated physical and electronic surveillance equipment and methodology.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience within complex, sensitive and high-risk operational environments.
- A tertiary qualification or significant experience in a relevant discipline.

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

Pre-employment screening

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), 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.

Apply now

Due to a conflict-of-interest IBAC is unable to accept applications for secondment from Victoria Police employees.

All applications should include a resume (no more than three pages) and a statement of claims (no more than 800 words) outlining how your knowledge and experience fulfill the key requirements of the role.

If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected].

For further information regarding the role, please contact Leo Lahey ([email protected]).

Applications close 15 October 2026.

📌 Director - Surveillance (Melbourne)
🏢 Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission
📍 Melbourne