Our organisation

IBAC's work is challenging - we expose public sector corruption and police misconduct and they're serious issues. We front up to this mission each and every day because we all want a public service that acts in the best interests of Victoria.

Our purpose and reason for being is the number one reason team members join and stay at IBAC. We whole-heartedly believe in and work towards our vision for public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians. Our dedication to fairness and natural justice is clear and tangible.

Our expectations are high; we expect the public to bravely call out corruption and misconduct and the public trust that we will leave no stone unturned in meeting these expectations. We expect our team to work with sensitive information confidentially and respectfully. We understand that if we are to foster a corruption-resistant public sector, we need a workplace built on integrity.

Our team:

We think we're a great group of people to work with! We work really well with people who are:

• courageous and up for a true challenge - a vision to create a public sector that actively resists corruption is not for the faint-hearted, especially when our jurisdiction covers the entire Victorian public sector (think police, government departments, state agencies, local councils, schools and universities, public hospitals, parliamentarians, and the courts)
• patient and professional with real staying-power - our projects are complex and can change direction quickly which takes understanding and a real respect for tackling corruption
• flexible but with a measured and fair approach - we need to be nimble to respond to what's happening in Victoria, but we also need to be well considered and treat every aspect of our work with objectivity
• trustworthy with a keen sense of duty - we need people who can strike the right balance between working with the utmost confidentiality, understanding what you can and can't share but also being open and collaborative across the agency

Your new role

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our External Oversight unit as a Compliance Officer on a full-time permanent ongoing basis. Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, External Oversight, the role is responsible for IBAC's external oversight functions. A key requirement for the role is to ensure IBAC meets each of its compliance obligations in accordance with its legislative requirements. This includes the timely, efficient and effective conduct of inspections, analysis of data and other information and production of compliance reports.

Duties include:

• Conduct inspections and prepare reports and draft and maintain policies, procedures and systems in relation to IBAC's oversight of Victoria Police's legislative compliance obligations.
• Conduct audits and inspections of Victoria Police's compliance with legislative requirements arising under relevant legislation and draft reports accordingly on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Provide oral and written information in relation to IBAC's oversight obligations.
• Consider, assess and respond to issues concerning IBAC's statutory and compliance obligations under the IBAC Act or any other laws.
• Identify and propose recommendations for continuous improvement of processes.
• Provide training, guidance and support to IBAC staff in meeting their legal obligations.

Our requirements / Your skill set

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

• Understanding, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of IBAC's compliance oversight functions pursuant to the relevant legislation, including but not limited to firearm prohibition orders, witness protection and *** offender registration.
• Knowledge and experience in effective compliance, auditing and/or inspection mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality legal compliance reports, policies and procedures which are clear, pertinent and accurate.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to analyse facts and remain objective, to liaise and negotiate effectively to address stakeholder issues.
• Monitoring stakeholder compliance, identifying issues and working to improve compliance outcomes.

Apply now

Your application is a two-step process. You are unable to save partial applications.

Submit your application online using the 'Apply Now' button, making sure you include:

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

Mandatory Vaccination Policy:

IBAC is required to comply with directions issued in the Pandemic Orders as part of the current COVID 19 health response in order to protect public health and ensure the safety of our team members. These orders issued directions that employers are required to collect, record and hold the vaccination information of employees to demonstrate compliance with worksite entry requirements. The Pandemic Orders also identify that attendance at workplaces will require employees to be fully vaccinated to gain entry.

To ensure compliance, all new team members will be asked to provide proof of their vaccination status. Further information will be provided as part of the recruitment 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.