Lawyer - Administrative Law And Legislation

Enable IBAC to perform its integrity functions through provision of sound legal advice
Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
Full-time, fixed-term until 30/06/26, VPS 4 $97,955 - $111,142 + super

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 21 September 2025.
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 Administrative Law & Legislation team as Lawyer on a full-time fixed term (until 30/06/26) basis.
Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, this role assists with the provision of legal advice on all administrative law and legislation matters affecting or involving IBAC.

Set within a small and supportive legal team, this role offers immediate exposure to topical administrative law issues.
The work ranges from considering legislative reform proposals and implementation, to advising on best practice government decision making, complex statutory interpretation, information use and disclosure, privacy and much more.
Duties include:

Provide legal advice in relation to administrative law matters, legislation and jurisdictional issues affecting or involving IBAC to other business units within IBAC as necessary.
Consider, assess and respond to issues concerning IBAC's statutory obligations under the IBAC Act or any other laws.
Draft high-level briefing notes on key legal issues applicable to IBAC.

Additional duties are set out in the position description.
To view this, please visit the IBAC Careers webpageand click on the appropriate vacancy.
Our requirements / Your skill set
We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in administrative law, public law or legislation will be of benefit.
A practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law, or eligibility to acquire a practising certificate.

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 now
All 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.
If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email *******@ibac.vic.gov.au.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Fleur Taylor at ************@ibac.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 21 September 2025.
W e 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.

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