Intelligence Analyst - Team Leader

About this role

• Contribute to community safety and the safety and security of Youth Justice facilities.
• Ongoing, Full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking an Intelligence Analyst – Team Leader, 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 Analyst – Team Leader is within the CVIU and has a role of providing leadership and direction to intelligence officers along with day-to-day 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 – Team Leader is expected to lead the collection, collation, recording and analysis of information available to the CVIU, and to develop this information for presentation to management, and for information dissemination to authorised persons and external agencies. This position supports Youth Justice management in maintaining the security, good order and management of Youth Justice facilities. Some examples include producing intelligence to identify and prevent violence, offender escapes/absconds, the introduction and usage of contraband, serious incidents or unrest, and to assist in the safe management of young people in detention.

The position is primarily based at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre but may be required to work from other locations if a business need arises.

Some of your duties will include:

• Supervise, develop and provide leadership to intelligence officers.
• Lead the collection, collation, analysis, and controlled dissemination and reporting of intelligence information to support decision makers in a timely manner.
• Engage with the Intelligence Manager for ongoing supervision, resource management, performance rating and development of intelligence officers.

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 YJ and CV systems, 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.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems, preferably Palantir, DHHS CRIS and/or other data managing technologies.
• Knowledge of the Corrections Act 1986, Corrections Regulations 2019, Serious Offenders Act 2018, Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or thematic knowledge.
• An existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• A current Working with Children Check, otherwise one must be obtained prior to employment commencing (see below Pre-Employment Checks).
• Staff must be trained to CVIS Introduction to Analysis level within six months of employment (internally available course).

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.