Intelligence Analyst

About this role

• Collect and analyse information to inform stakeholders' decision making.
• Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria (CV) and its stakeholders. The CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU), and localised prison intelligence units located at the public and private prison facilities in Victoria.

About the Role

The position of Intelligence Analyst is within the CVIU and has a primary role of providing operational support for all intelligence related matters conducted by the CVIU. The position reports to an Intelligence Manager of CVIU and will contribute to tactical, operational and strategic intelligence functions. 

The Intelligence Analyst works closely with the other members of CVIU in delivering intelligence services to decision makers across CV and its stakeholders in order to contribute to the security and good order of correctional facilities and support the effective management of offenders in the community. Some examples include producing intelligence to identify and prevent violence, the introduction and usage of contraband, serious incidents or unrest, and to assist in the safe management of offenders.

As an Intelligence Analyst, you would be expected to contribute to the collection, collation, recording and analysis of information, and develop this information for presentation to management, and for distribution to authorised persons/external agencies to inform decision making.

This position is based primarily at the State-wide Services Building in Ravenhall, with office space at 50 Franklin Street Melbourne CBD, however, there will be a requirement to attend other locations as operationally required.

Some of your duties will include:

• Collect, collate, record, analyse, and disseminate intelligence information to authorised parties in a timely manner to inform decisions made by CV and its stakeholders, primarily in relation to offenders in the community or prisoners.
• Prepare intelligence reports and briefings for senior management, and provide advice on the results of intelligence gathering, including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, opportunities, patterns and trends which affect the security and good order of the correctional facilities or management of offenders in the community.
• Support CV Management, staff and external agencies by assisting in the development and planning of intelligence-led operations.
• Provide support in the development of systems to facilitate more effective and efficient information collection, recording, analysis and dissemination of intelligence information within CV, and to its stakeholders.
• Provide a technical resource for managers through the provision of tactical advice and systems expertise; and manage, guide and assist other staff.

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:

• Knowledge of the CV system, and key issues impacting the system.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices that apply to intelligence function within the criminal justice system and across intelligence agencies is highly desirable.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems, and/or other data managing technologies is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the Corrections Act 1986, Corrections Regulations 1998 and the Serious Offenders Act 2018.

Qualifications/requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or thematic knowledge.
• An existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Refer to Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGVSA) requirements.
• Australian Citizenship is highly desirable.
• Staff must be trained to CVIS Introduction to Analysis level within six months of employment (internally available course).
• Working knowledge of the Centurion Intelligence System, Ejustice, 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.