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.

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We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Prevention Policy & Research (PPR) team as Manager – Prevention Policy & Research on a full-time parental leave backfill basis until 15 November 2027. Reporting to the Director – Policy, Research & Reviews the role will be responsible for leading and managing the Public Sector and Local Government portfolio within PPR. The role is responsible for leading research and strategic policy development and report writing in response to contemporary and emerging corruption issues and risks in the public sector and local government.

Duties include:

- In consultation with the Director, lead the coordination and development of authoritative strategic policy advice on complex public sector corruption and police misconduct issues arising from investigations, policy reviews, audits, strategic assessments, and research, and identify innovative and workable policy solutions.
- Lead the delivery of high quality, authoritative research and policy projects including reports, briefs and correspondence for operational, strategic and executive decision makers.
- Provide leadership and guidance within the Prevention Policy & Research team Duty




- Contribute advanced expertise and knowledge to underpin analysis and advice to executive management on complex issues including the implications of proposed public sector initiatives and reforms that may impact on IBAC's functions.
- Influence internal and external stakeholders on complex policy issues, to achieve significant change.

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

Our requirements / Your skill set

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

- High level research, conceptual and analytical skills demonstrated in the development, analysis and resolution of complex policy issues
- Demonstrated experience in leading and guiding a team based on advanced expertise to develop high-quality policy advice, reports, and other written materials
- Tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in a relevant discipline is preferable, as is a sound understanding of contemporary issues in the field of public sector corruption and police misconduct prevention

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

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

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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 View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au . This mailbox is unable to accept applications. Applications will only be accepted through our online application process.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Julie Nesbitt View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au

Applications close 23 November 2026

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📌 Manager - Prevention Policy & Research (Melbourne)
🏢 Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission
📍 Melbourne