Associate Investigator

• Start your investigative career with IBAC
• Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Full-time, ongoing VPS3.1 $79,122- $87, % composite allowance + super

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 26 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

IBAC have an exciting, new opportunity for motivated people who are looking to develop their skills and experience in an entry level investigative position. This is an ideal role for individuals with limited investigations experience - training will be provided.

Under guidance, Associate Investigators assist IBAC in its investigations into certain allegations within the Victorian public sector and Victoria Police.

Associate Investigators assist with a variety of integral processes including conducting research, gathering evidence and assisting senior team members in the preparation of complex written materials.

Duties include:

With guidance and supervision from senior members of the Investigations team, Associate Investigators will:

• Learn the process of how to conduct investigations in accordance with legislation, procedures, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement investigative plans outlining the process, parameters, timelines, and outputs consistent with policies and procedures under limited guidance.
• Assist in the preparation for, and conduct of, consultations with people who may assist with investigations and identify further actions to be approved.
• Assist with the execution of search warrants and seize exhibits in accordance with legislation and procedures.

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 resilience, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage workload independently.

Knowledge or experience in the public sector, regulatory bodies, or criminal and judicial systems is advantageous.

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 resume (no longer than 5 typed pages)
• a cover letter addressing the following:
• A summary of your experience and/or ability to manage confrontational encounters
• How you manage your wellbeing when exposed to material that includes trauma-related and other sensitive information
• Your experience in working with and interpreting legislation
• 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 Steve Curry - A/Senior Intelligence Analyst:

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 26 October 2025

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