This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Integrity Oversight Victoria (IOV) as a Senior Investigator in an ongoing role. IOV is the lead oversight body, providing independent oversight of integrity, accountability and investigatory agencies, and their officers, including IBAC and the Victorian Ombudsman. IOV also plays a key role in administering Victoria's public interest disclosure scheme.
We are seeking a highly skilled investigator with demonstrated experience leading and conducting complex investigations, including the use of coercive powers, within a regulatory, integrity, law enforcement or oversight environment.
Experience developing and implementing operational policies, procedures and practices is highly regarded.
Formal qualifications and/or training in investigations or a related discipline are desirable but not mandatory.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Director, Integrity Operations and Policy, the Senior Investigator is part of a small, collaborative and multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering all aspects of IOV's investigations function, including public interest disclosure investigations and own-motion investigations.
The role also contributes to the ongoing enhancement of IOV's investigations framework and supports the development and implementation of investigation policies, procedures and practices. The Senior Investigator may also assist with the assessment and management of complex complaints as required.
We offer a supportive hybrid working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes every day.
For further information about the role and key selection criteria, please refer to the attached position description.
How to apply
Please click the "Apply now" button on this advertisement and ensure that your application includes the following to be given full consideration:
- covering letter outlining your interest in the position and
- succinct response to the Key Selection Criteria of no more than two pages in total.
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday, 12 July 2026
Other relevant information:
For further information regarding Integrity Oversight Victoria please visit our website at www.integrityoversight.vic.gov.au
For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.
Integrity Oversight Victoria values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, Integrity Oversight Victoria will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Employment of successful candidates will be subject to:
- Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
- Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011.
- A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with Integrity Oversight Victoria.
Integrity Oversight Victoria is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Integrity Oversight Victoria recruitment processes include considering and responding to your job application. In some circumstances, in order to assess your suitability for the role, we may seek to contact one or more referees who are not specified in your application. Any proposal to contact an unspecified referee will be discussed with you first and your consent will be sought before doing so. A failure by you to provide consent to contact unspecified referees may, in some circumstances, result in your application not being considered further. You may request access to your personal information by contacting Integrity Oversight Victoria.
