CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IBAC

• Enhance confidence in Victoria’s public institutions

• Inspire a vision that upholds integrity

• Provide system wide strategic advice

About the organisation
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is Victoria’s independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct; and informing the public sector, police and the community about the risks and impacts of corruption and police misconduct, and ways in which it can be prevented. IBAC’s jurisdiction covers state and local government, police, parliament, and the judiciary. The entity is accountable to all Victorians through the state parliament, however, is completely independent of the government of the day. IBAC ensures the Victorian public sector and police acts with integrity and in the best interest for all Victorians.

About the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) works collaboratively with the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and Executive to inspire a vision of what IBAC will achieve in line with its statutory functions and powers. Accountable for the effective corporate management, people leadership and administration of IBAC, the CEO will influence how the entity’s vision and strategy will lead to tangible outcomes. With a strong people focus, the role will develop and grow staff capabilities while fostering their engagement, satisfaction and wellbeing. The CEO will foster and maintain a positive reputation for IBAC, engendering trust and credibility. Navigating complex and often confidential stakeholder environments, they will maintain respectful relationships while sensitively identifying and managing risks. The CEO actively models the values of IBAC to prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct.

About you
You are acclaimed for your leadership and systems-level thinking, in highly accountable settings such as regulation, complaints resolution, investigations or delivery of services to the public. Well credentialed and with integrity beyond reproach, your career traverses highly complex environments, including  public sector context, featuring exacting requirements, changing circumstances, and a focus on continuous improvement. You have an extensive understanding of policy, service delivery, regulation and legislative processes. An adaptable and people focused leader, you have effectively led a medium to large cross-functional organisation. You are an influential communicator who establishes and maintains important relationships while providing key strategic advice to Commissioners. You exercise balanced, professional judgement, recognising this role as an opportunity to contribute to the integrity system of Victoria.

To express interest, click ‘Apply for this job’ and for more information, please see the Position Description. Please submit your resume (CV) and a concise cover letter in Microsoft Word format, by 1 May 2024. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.