At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic advice and lead complex projects to enhance public integrity.
- Company: Join IBAC, a key player in Victoria's integrity system.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to influence change.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public integrity and work with senior executives.
- Qualifications: Experience in public policy or integrity agencies and strong advisory skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Recent legislative reforms have strengthened IBAC's powers, making this an exciting time to join the organisation. As Strategic Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of these reforms and helping IBAC deliver on its vital role in Victoria's integrity system.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Strategic Advisor to join the Office of the Executive Director Operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Director - Operations, you will provide high-level strategic, policy and advisory support, contributing to organisational direction, operational priorities and emerging strategic risks.
Working closely with IBAC's Executive Team, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing critical analysis, coordinating complex initiatives and influencing outcomes across a dynamic public integrity environment.
Duties include:
- Providing authoritative strategic advice on operational priorities, organisational capability, interagency collaboration and integrity system matters
- Leading and coordinating sensitive and complex strategic projects aligned with organisational objectives
- Partnering with senior executives to influence strategic priorities and support informed decision-making
- Representing the Executive Director - Operations in high-level internal and external forums, including government taskforces and cross-sector initiatives
About you
Experience in a VPS, statutory or integrity agency environment is essential. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:
- Demonstrated ability to understand, shape and influence strategic direction, with a strong understanding of the machinery of government, public sector governance and policy development
- Proven experience delivering complex operations, investigations, intelligence outcomes or specialist capabilities in an operational environment
- Strong executive advisory experience, political acumen and the ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and delivering significant operational, policy or reform outcomes
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings, complex reports and policy submissions
- Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, political science investigations, public administration or a related field
Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance you must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
Pre-employment
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. This includes psychometric testing, validation of misconduct declarations, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), physical and medical capacity assessment and other relevant checks in accordance with Victorian public sector requirements and IBAC policy. Psychometric testing is completed online and assesses cognitive ability, personality, work values, and safety behaviours.
Strategic Advisor to the Executive Director - Operations in Melbourne employer: IBAC
IBAC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where integrity and accountability are at the forefront of our mission. Located in Victoria, we provide our Investigators with comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and ethical conduct. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while advancing your career in a role that challenges and rewards you.
