Job title: Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description:
- Develop sound policy to prevent government corruption and police misconduct
- Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
- Full-time fixed term (until 31/12/25), VPS 5 $109,730 – $132,764 + super
Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 06 March 2025.Our organisationIBAC’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.Our teamPeople 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 roleWe have an opportunity for an individual to join our Prevention Policy & Research team as Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer on a full-time fixed term basis. Reporting to the Manager – Prevention Policy & Research, the role will primarily focus on strategic policy development, responsible for research and report writing in response to contemporary and emerging corruption and police misconduct issues and risks.Duties include:
- Prepare high-quality authoritative reports and develop appropriate recommendations for policy, system or practice change to assist corruption prevention.
- Undertake research and complex analysis across a range of information systems.
- Provide analysis and advice to senior management on the policy and strategic implications of initiatives and proposals.
- Plan and manage projects on policy and research issues and ensure project objectives are met in a timely way.
Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit the and click on the appropriate vacancy.Our requirements / Your skill setWe are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:
- Policy skills – highly developed 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.Due to a conflict-of-interest IBAC is unable to accept applications for secondment from Victoria Police employees.Apply nowAll applications should include:
- a resume (no longer than 5 typed pages)
- a cover letter
- responses to the administrative screening questions within the application process
PDF documents are preferred.Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 06 March 2025.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: for more information.
Expected salary: $109730 – 132764 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:32:09 GMT
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