Provide high quality legal and strategic advice in relation to IBAC investigations Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements Full-time, 12-months fixed term, VPS 5.1 $109,730 - $121,247+ super 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 Legal Operations team as Senior Lawyer on a full-time, 12-month fixed term basis. Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer the role will provide high quality legal and strategic advice and support for investigations, including natural justice processes associated with special reports/publications. Duties include: Provide oral and written legal advice to the Operations Division and other business units within IBAC as necessary. Assist in the preparation of applications and supporting documentation for the use of coercive and specialist investigative powers. Consider, assess and respond to issues concerning IBAC's statutory and compliance obligations under the IBAC Act or any other laws relevant to the investigative process (such as the laws relating to surveillance devices and telecommunication interception). Draft high-level reports and maintain policies, procedures and systems regarding IBAC's use of investigative tools. Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view the position description, please head to the IBAC Careers page, select the relevant job and click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of the screen. Our requirements / Your skill set We are looking for candidates with the following experience and capabilities: At least 5 years post admission experience. Experience in regulatory law, litigation or criminal law is preferred. 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 .au. For further information regarding the role, please contact Benjamin Nankin. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 18 November 2024. 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.