• Enable IBAC to perform its integrity functions through provision of expert legal advice
• Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Full-time ongoing, VPS 6 $134,593 - $180,115 + super

Our organisation

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.

Our team

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.

Your new role

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Legal Operations team as Managing Principal Lawyer on a full-time ongoing basis. Reporting to the Director - Legal Operations, the role will lead a team that is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the Operations Division on all legal issues arising from an investigation.

Duties include:

• Provide complex legal advice, including liaison and negotiation with stakeholders, to support IBAC and its business units, meet their statutory obligations.
• Professionally and promptly manage and resolve more complex work-related issues through to resolution; support constructive working relationships and act as a role model, modelling ethical behaviours and values.
• Translate business unit goals into realistic team objectives to ensure effective and efficient operational delivery; support staff in identifying and managing emerging risks in an environment of change and continuous improvement.
• Communicate at a high level with line management and other IBAC Leaders to achieve IBAC's objectives, including the development of IBAC staff and culture.

Additional duties are set out in the position description.

Our requirements / Your skill set

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

• Current practising certificate under a Legal Profession Uniform Law (or eligibility to acquire a practising certificate)
• Experience managing a team of legal practitioners.
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience essential.

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

Apply now

All applications should include:

• a cover letter
• a resume no longer than 5 typed pages (in Word format)
• responses to the screening questions within the application process

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.