Integrity Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus superannuation)
• Ongoing position
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

You are a critical thinker who thrives in a team environment, supporting stakeholders with policy advice or training programs on how to act with integrity. Your working knowledge of the integrity obligations for Victorian Public Sector Employees and the Child Safe Framework will contribute to engagement initiatives and policies as part of DJSIR's Integrity Framework.

Reporting to the Manager, Integrity Policy and Engagement, the Integrity Officer is responsible for supporting the Integrity Services Unit (ISU) to administer the department's Integrity Framework. This includes providing practical advice and guidance on the application of the department's Integrity Framework, Foreign Interference obligations and the Child Safe Standards, supporting staff to apply these requirements in their day-to-day work in line with departmental expectations, values and behaviours.

Main accountabilities:

• Develops guidelines within the work area
• Provides specialist administrative and corporate support expertise
• Authoritative in application of processes
• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data
• Resolves operational service delivery problems consistent with program objectives
• Interprets and applies business plans and policies to own area of responsibility
• Conveys specialist concepts and policies to clients, staff and stakeholder

The Team

The position of Integrity Officer forms part of Integrity Services Unit which sits within Corporate Services Group.

The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management. These functions enable the department to operate efficiently and effectively and support the Secretary and Ministers to meet legislative obligations and responsibilities whilst actively supporting the department's portfolio groups and Ministers to create the conditions for growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy, and increasing participation.  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding/interpretation of existing guidelines. Analyses available information and takes action in consultation with others to resolve problems.
• Systems Thinking: Identifies and understands the impact of particular courses of action on other parts of the organisation or more broadly. 
• Communicate with Impact: Prepares and delivers logical and succinct artefacts using clear and concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience presenting information to develop the understanding of the topic. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Sees things from another's point of view and confirms understanding; Tailors communications according to audience and/or audience preference. 
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Leverages existing systems and procedures to improve outcomes, quality and efficiency of work; Encourages others to do the same.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Rodgers, Manager, Integrity Policy and Engagement on 0428 105 462.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

If you are conscientious and capable, looking for a role where your critical thinking will shine and your values have meaning, this is your opportunity. Showcase your ability to communicate with impact by providing an application that includes your resume and a response to two assessment questions.

In framing your response please:

• note the relevant period in your resume;
• describe what was required of the situation, the action you took and the result;
• ensure you adhere to the word limit.

Applicants who have not held a formal integrity role should demonstrate experience relevant to governance, assurance, risk or compliance.

Assessment Question #1

Have you provided advice or guidance to a stakeholder that required you to interpret and apply one or more policy, procedure, or legislative frameworks? How did you ensure your advice was accurate, appropriate, and aligned with organisational expectations?

Your response should be no longer than 300 words and clearly reference a specific role in your resume. We are particularly interested in examples that demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgement, a consistent focus on accuracy and appropriate escalation.

Assessment Question #2

Have you contributed to a project or initiative that improved the effectiveness of a process or your team's performance? Why did it matter to the organisation? What was your role in achieving the objective?

Your response should be no longer than 300 words and clearly reference a specific role in your resume. Explain your role or function and provide specific context on the relevant actions you took to improve outcomes, or the quality and efficiency of work.

Applications close at 23:59pm Monday, 20 April 2026.