Team Leader Senior Analyst

About the role:

The Cybercrime Intelligence Assessment Unit (CIAU) and is a frontline unit within the Victoria Police Cybercrime Squad. The team manages online reports of cybercrime submitted by the public and referred to Victoria Police via ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au); and produces cybercrime intelligence and other reporting from ReportCyber reports and other sources to inform police responses across the organisation. The extended team consists of detectives and intelligence analysts working collaboratively to respond to reports of cybercrime by providing support for victims, investigating and disrupting offending.

The Senior Intelligence Analyst/Team Leader position reports to the CIAU Detective Senior Sergeant and works closely with both the CIAU and the Cybercrime Squad. They are responsible for the leadership and management of a team of intelligence analysts and maintaining oversight of the cybercrime reporting process. Specifically, this role requires a combination of operational intelligence service delivery and supervisory duties in a dynamic environment that necessitates strong leadership, analytical, time management and critical thinking skills.

The Cybercrime Squad has recently advertised for 3 VPS2 data entry personnel who will be responsible for the Report Cyber reporting process. As that process evolves you and your team will be required to develop and implement an intelligence model that supports the Victoria Police Cybercrime Strategy 2022-2027.

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

Your duties will include:

• Lead and manage the CIAU and providing leadership and guidance to support the function of the unit
• Validation and dissemination of Information Reports from the Cyber Issues Reporting System (CIRS)
• Produce cybercrime intelligence products from ReportCyber reports and other sources to inform police responses across the organisation
• Liaising and developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Cultivate and maintain a detailed knowledge of the current cybercrime environment
• Efficiently utilising a range of computer systems and applications to provide high-quality analysis

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a mentor and leader, providing guidance and supporting professional development in a team environment
• A proven ability to work well within a dynamic and busy team environment of sworn and public service employees
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and written/oral communication skills
• Experience in the development and dissemination of intelligence analysis
• Highly developed ability to review information and identify trends, anticipate problems, and recommend actionable solutions
• Tertiary qualifications in related fields of criminology, criminal justice, or criminal intelligence are highly desirable.

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 candidate 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, Tuesday 23 January 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). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

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

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) 8533 1***.

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.