The role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Policy and Research Officer to join our Prevention Policy & Research team on a full-time ongoing basis.  Reporting to the Manager – Prevention Policy & Research, you will undertake strategic policy development, complex research and analysis and prepare authoritative reports and advice in response to contemporary and emerging corruption and police misconduct issues and risks.

You will work across IBAC and with external stakeholders to identify issues, develop evidence-based policy responses and contribute to initiatives that strengthen corruption prevention across the Victorian public sector.

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.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and achieve outcomes

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

You will bring:

• Highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience developing and resolving complex policy issues
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including policy and report writing, analysis and briefing
• Strong critical thinking and judgement, with the ability to develop practical responses to complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes

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.

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All applications should include a CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience and interest in the position.

If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email pcchelp@ibac.vic.gov.au.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Aimee Tan at aimee.tan@ibac.vic.gov.au  

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process.  This includes 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.

Applications close 20 October 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.