Intelligence Officer

Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) seeks an Intelligence Officer to identify threats and support decisions that keep people safe. Based mainly at Ravenhall, with travel across Victoria and occasional overnight stays.

You will collect, record and analyse information, prepare reports on threats and trends, and help plan operations addressing risks in prisons and the community. You will work with staff and other agencies to share information through secure systems, and monitor

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required.
• Neg Vet Level 1 clearance within 12 months.
• Completion of the Intelligence Development Program within six months.
• Knowledge of corrections and Victoria's prison issues.
• Good judgement, problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record and analyse information to help people make informed decisions.
• Prepare clear reports and briefings on threats, patterns and trends.
• Help plan operations that address risks in prisons and the community.
• Monitor prisoner calls and mail to identify risks and share findings with authorised people.
• Work with staff and other agencies to share information through secure systems.

Skills

Threat identification

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Development Program

Tools

Palantir

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turn information into insights that help prevent harm.Help protect staff, prisoners and the wider community.Put your analytical skills to work where they matter.Work with a specialist team to spot risks before they grow.Fixed-term, full-time role until 27th October 2027, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.About usCorrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria (CV) and its stakeholders. CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU) as well as localised prison intelligence units and within Post Sentence Facilities across Victoria.What you will doAs intelligence officer, you will help identify threats and support decisions that keep people safe.You will work mainly in Ravenhall, with travel across Victoria and occasional overnight stays.You will:collect, record and analyse information to help people make informed decisionsprepare clear reports and briefings on threats, patterns and trendshelp plan operations that address risks in prisons and the communitywork with staff and other agencies to share information through secure systemsmonitor prisoner calls and mail to identify risks and share findings with authorised people.About youYou must hold Australian citizenship and obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance within 12 months, unless already held.You must complete the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Development Program within six months.You should also have:knowledge of corrections and the issues that affect Victoria's prison systeman understanding of intelligence methods and laws governing corrections, serious offenders and human rightsexperience using Microsoft Office and information systems, preferably Palantir or similar toolssound judgement and the ability to solve problems, adapt to change and work well with people from different backgrounds.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Issy Bokma at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.