Provide authoritative legal advice to support IBAC's investigative work Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements Full-time ongoing VPS 5 $106,534 - $128,897 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 ongoing 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 and advice in relation to IBAC investigations 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 intercepts). 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. Our requirements / Your skill set We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities: Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law, or eligibility to acquire a practising certificate. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in regulatory law, litigation, investigations, and investigative strategy, including assessing and evaluating evidence. Experience in public law preferred but not essential. Apply now Your application is a two-step process. You are unable to save partial applications. Submit your application by logging onto the IBAC careers page (https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/career-opportunities) and clicking on the appropriate vacancy, 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 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.