Intelligence Manager

About this role

• Lead the delivery of intelligence services across high priority and complex business portfolios, primarily servicing Youth Justice
• Ongoing, Full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking an Intelligence Manager, to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU) is the centralised intelligence unit which services the prison system and statewide services, community correctional functions, and Youth Justice. CVIU works closely with localised prison intelligence units located at the public and private prison facilities in Victoria. The services delivered by CVIU support Corrections Victoria and Youth Justice to provide safe and secure of correctional facilities, support the safety of staff and people in custody, and to support community safety and the effective management of offenders in the community.

About the Role

The position of Intelligence Manager will have the primary responsibility for supervising the collection, recording, analysis and dissemination of information to support decision makers across Youth Justice, Corrections Victoria and key stakeholders. This position will oversee intelligence teams providing onsite intelligence support at Youth Justice facilities, and will work closely with a range of stakeholders to provide advice on the results of intelligence gathering, including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, trends opportunities and mitigation strategies.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead a team of intelligence practitioners delivering varied intelligence functions, providing strong leadership, guidance, and ensuring responsibility and accountability.
• Provide authoritative strategic advice on the results of intelligence gathering, including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, trends opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• As a member of the CVIU leadership team, lead and contribute to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of CVIU operations.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in leading intelligence practitioners delivering tactical and strategic intelligence functions.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary principles and practises that apply to intelligence functions within the criminal justice system and across intelligence agencies.
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to the Victorian Youth Justice and adult correctional system.

Qualifications

• An existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• A current Working with Children (WWC) Check, otherwise one must be obtained prior to employment commencing (see below Pre-Employment Checks).
• Working knowledge of the Centurion Intelligence System, Ejustice, CRIS, PIMS, Microsoft Office and the Prisoner Telephone System (desirable).

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.