EL1 Senior Investigator, Melbourne and Perth

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission in Melbourne and Perth is seeking an EL1 Senior Investigator to lead the design and execution of intelligence collection plans aligned with priorities, reporting findings and applying advanced collection tradecraft within authorised legislative frameworks.

The role involves collaboration with intelligence analysts at all stages of the intelligence cycle, and it may require domestic or international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and executing intelligence collection plans
• Ability to convert collected data into actionable reports
• Strong collaboration with analysts and partner agencies
• Familiarity with legal frameworks governing intelligence activities

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead collection activities targeting SOC threats using diverse capabilities
• Ensure security and planning frameworks are applied to collection activities
• Collaborate with law enforcement and international partners to coordinate efforts
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to support operations
• Complete ACIC training and comply with performance and ethics standards

Skills

Investigative operations

Intelligence collection

Analytical reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Job description

EL1 Senior Investigator, Melbourne and Perth

$121,756 - $146,646 a year

Permanent

As an ACIC Senior Investigator, you will lead the design and execution of intelligence collection plans in response to established intelligence priorities and requirements, and report the intelligence obtained through these activities. You will apply advanced collection tradecraft within authorised legislative frameworks. The role involves close collaboration with intelligence analysts at all stages of the intelligence cycle to understand intelligence gaps and requirements, inform operational planning, and to maximise the value of the intelligence obtained from collection.

Investigators are results orientated, adept at managing risk and comfortable with partial operational autonomy. Successful applicants may be required to travel domestically or internationally. They must be able to develop productive working relationships which enhance or leverage opportunities with Law Enforcement and National Intelligence Community partners, to ensure the ACIC is positioned to deliver intelligence insights and operational outcomes.

The ACIC is undergoing legislation change. Investigator roles may require a need to obtain special member status (exercising powers of a police constable) in the medium term; however, this should not prohibit interest in these roles at the current time, despite it being listed in the essential criteria.

Role Responsibilities

• In accordance with legislative authority, plan and lead collection activity targeting serious and organised crime (SOC) threats using a range of overt and covert capabilities, including Human Source operations, coercive powers and controlled operations, to collect and report intelligence
• Ensure appropriate operational planning and security frameworks are applied to collection capabilities and activities
• Contribute to communities of practice to share expertise and refine collection techniques
• Apply collection best practice to improve the effectiveness and reliability of intelligence gathering
• Collaborate with law enforcement, National Intelligence Community and offshore partners to influence and coordinate intelligence collection efforts, including joint operations and intelligence sharing
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders to support long-term collaboration and capability development
• Consider and deploy a range of risk mitigation strategies
• Actively manage and document compliance activities in line with prescribed obligations
• Successfully complete the ACIC’s human source operations training program on commencement
• As an employee in a designated high-risk role, complete an annual psychological assessment.
• Must be eligible to obtain special member status and use of force with the AFP. The criteria for this requirement are having previously been a sworn police officer within the past 3 years or recent military training.

Your Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated understanding of investigative and/or intelligence collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience in implementing complex intelligence operations and/or investigations that generate unique insights into SOC or similarly complex networks
• Ability to extract relevant information from intelligence operations and investigations to produce unique and impactful information and intelligence reports
• Ability to understand how to operate within the context of relevant legislative, policy and legal frameworks domestically and offshore
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive internal and external working relationships
• Proven capacity to operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, agile environment to drive intelligence outcomes
• Experience in the cultivation, recruitment and management of human sources and the effective deployment of human sources again operational objectives

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• Security Clearance – The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
• Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC. Please refer to the ACIC’s Character Standards for further information.

The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.

More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 on our website.

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