Divisional Intelligence Manager

Victoria-Police; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne seeks a Divisional Intelligence Manager to lead the Intelligence and Risk function across intelligence, risk assessment and monitoring capabilities. You will support management of registered offenders and provide timely, accurate intelligence and risk advice.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, set priorities, build external partnerships with Corrections Victoria, and shape strategic direction for intelligence capabilities within OMD.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in intelligence, risk or comparable environment.
• Expertise in contemporary intelligence practice and risk guidance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in law enforcement or public safety settings.
• Knowledge of intelligence frameworks and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Intelligence and Risk function.
• Set priorities and direct multidisciplinary team.
• Provide strategic and operational intelligence advice.
• Oversee quality and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Intelligence practice

Stakeholder engagement

Law enforcement environment

Risk assessment

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/E20029254X

About the role:

The Divisional Intelligence Manager leads the Intelligence and Risk function within the OMD, providing strategic and operational leadership across intelligence, risk assessment and electronic monitoring capabilities. The role is a key member of the OMD Divisional Leadership Team and supports the management of Registered Sex Offenders and Supervision Order offenders through the provision of timely, accurate and relevant intelligence and risk advice.

Leading a multidisciplinary team of intelligence and risk practitioners, you will set priorities, provide expert advice on complex matters, oversee the quality and delivery of intelligence and risk services, and ensure resources are directed to emerging risks and operational priorities. You will work closely with the Sex Offender Registry, OMD Operations, regional offender management areas and key external partners to support effective offender management and community safety.

The role provides an opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future development of intelligence and risk capability within OMD, while contributing to and strengthening the broader PIEDI intelligence function and Victoria Police intelligence priorities.

• Lead and manage OMD's Intelligence and Risk function, establishing priorities, managing resources and supporting the OMD Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and the professional development and performance of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide authoritative intelligence and risk advice to OMD leadership and operational areas to support the prioritisation and management of Registered Sex Offenders and Supervision Order offenders.
• Oversee the delivery and quality of strategic, operational and tactical intelligence and specialist risk assessment services, ensuring contemporary intelligence practice and professional standards are maintained.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional offender management areas and Corrections Victoria, to support coordinated offender management outcomes.
• Represent and lead the Intelligence and Risk function across key divisional and organisational governance forums, including supporting intelligence requirements during significant incidents.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an intelligence, risk, investigative or comparable operational environment, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish priorities and manage complex and competing de mands.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary intelligence practice, including the ability to interpret complex information, exercise sound judgement and provide high-quality strategic and operational advice to senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across operational, specialist and partner agency environments and influence outcomes in complex or sensitive matters.
• Experience working within a law enforcement, intelligence, offender management, corrections or other public safety environment.
• Knowledge of intelligence frameworks, risk assessment practices and/or the management of high-risk or complex offender cohorts.

Further Information:

• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• 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.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

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.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm