Intelligence Officer - Law Enforcement Liaison

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Melbourne is seeking an Intelligence Officer – Law Enforcement Liaison to connect Corrections Victoria with law enforcement agencies and manage enquiries. You will turn information into clear intelligence and briefs to support safety decisions.

The role involves analysing information about people in prison or in the community, preparing senior management briefings, identifying emerging threats, and coordinating warrants and visits to

Qualifications

• No mandatory qualifications are listed for this role.
• Knowledge of intelligence work and the key issues facing Corrections Victoria
• Experience with Microsoft Office and information systems, such as Palantir or other data tools
• Knowledge of relevant laws and policies, including corrections laws and human rights requirements
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt, work well with others and explain complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• manage a dedicated inbox and respond to urgent enquiries from law enforcement agencies
• collect, record and analyse information about people in prison or living in the community
• prepare clear intelligence reports and briefings for senior managers
• identify emerging threats, patterns and risks that may affect prison safety or community safety
• manage warrants, arrange police visits to prisons and improve how teams collect and share information.

Job description

About this role

• Help keep Victoria's prisons and communities safe through intelligence work.
• Build strong links with Victoria Police and other law enforcement agencies.
• Turn important information into clear reports that support key decisions.
• Enjoy varied work across Corrections Victoria and Victoria Police.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What You Will Do

As Intelligence Officer – Law Enforcement Liaison, you will connect Corrections Victoria with law enforcement agencies. You will manage enquiries, share intelligence and help keep people safe.

You Will

• manage a dedicated inbox and respond to urgent enquiries from law enforcement agencies
• collect, record and analyse information about people in prison or living in the community
• prepare clear intelligence reports and briefings for senior managers
• identify emerging threats, patterns and risks that may affect prison safety or community safety
• manage warrants, arrange police visits to prisons and improve how teams collect and share information.

About you

No mandatory qualifications are listed for this role. Your knowledge and experience in intelligence or the criminal justice system will help you succeed.

You Should Also Have

• knowledge of intelligence work and the key issues facing Corrections Victoria
• experience with Microsoft Office and information systems, such as Palantir or other data tools
• knowledge of relevant laws and policies, including corrections laws and human rights requirements
• strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt, work well with others and explain complex information clearly.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Colin Kendall at [e-mail].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 commitment

The 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.