Specialist Analyst (Vpsg5)

About the role:

The Specialist Intelligence Unit is seeking an experienced intelligence professional for the role of Specialist Analyst. As the successful applicant, you will examine and analyse state-wide crime and community safety issues, with emphasis on providing an understanding of the strategic drivers and enablers of the issue and potential opportunities for prevention, intervention, and disruption. You will model leadership attributes in the workplace and across the organisation through the provision of guidance in intelligence analysis and related skillsets. You will contribute to Victoria Police intelligence holdings by remaining conversant with current national and international trends in crime and public safety.

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

Your duties will include:

• Scanning of the environment to identify issues that may impact community safety;
• Conducting analysis on trends, issues and drivers to inform senior decision makers;
• Preparing high quality intelligence products on a range of issues including crime and community safety;
• Developing strategic intelligence to be utilised across the organisation; and
• Providing intelligence briefings to Executive Command and other stakeholders as required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A high-level understanding of intelligence analysis, with practical applied analytical skills, including the use of structured analytic techniques;
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to condense complex ideas and information into language appropriate for the audience;
• High-level negotiation, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; and
• Proven experience in the preparation of comprehensive intelligence products, reports, plans, and proposals.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• 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.

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, 21 April 2024.

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

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

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/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.