Analyst (Intelligence)

About the role:

The successful applicant of this position will join a small intelligence team at the Human Source Management Unit (HSMU) that reports directly to a Senior Analyst Team Leader.

The HSMU not only provides best practise advise in relation to the management of human sources but also has an important role in assessing information in Victoria Police's intelligence holdings. The mission of the HSMU is to ensure that Victoria Police's use of human sources and the information they provide is effective, ethical and justifiable.

The HSMU is looking for a dynamic team player and intrinsically driven to succeed. As an Intelligence Analyst at the HSMU your role will involve:

• Supporting work unit, divisional and command imperatives, and reporting
• Supporting work unit functions and responsibilities
• Undertaking high quality research and analysis
• Identification of trends related to work unit functions, responsibilities, and priorities
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other intelligence practitioners and work unit stakeholders

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Proactive monitoring of Victoria Police intelligence holdings and intelligence systems
• Assessing and analysing the collection, recording and access of Victoria Police intelligence holdings related to confidential information
• Identifying, assessing, and analysing intelligence holdings related to human source registrations and human source information
• Identifying and escalating potential risks and/or emerging issues regarding Victoria Police's intelligence holdings that relate to confidential information
• Assisting in the assessments and processing of assistance requests and reward applications

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Previous experience in intelligence analysis or similar role (highly regarded)
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Well-developed ability to clearly and concisely present findings and advice to a range of stakeholders
• Positive and proactive approach to allocated tasks and shifting priorities
• Well-developed communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Initiative and intrinsic drive

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands. While this position has a nominated usual place of work, the position may be required to work at other locations, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
• Positions within Intelligence and Covert Support Command are subject to a high-risk probity check as part of the recruitment process.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete and qualify in modules of an approved Intelligence Program as determining by the Command within 18 months.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• External applicants will be subject to a probation period of three (3) months.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 25th February 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact: Chloe at ***************@police.vic.gov.au

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps