Senior Strategic Policy and Research Officer

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia IBAC Full time $113,022 - $136,747 per year
  • Develop sound policy to prevent government corruption and police misconduct
  • Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
  • Full-time ongoing, VPS 5 $113,022 $136,747 + super

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 08 October 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 Prevention Policy & Research team as Senior Strategic Policy & Research Officer on a full-time ongoing 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 IBAC Careers webpageand click on the appropriate vacancy.

Our requirements / Your skill set

We 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.

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

For further information regarding the role, please contact Sophie Halewood at

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 08 October 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.

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