Intelligence Officer - Law Enforcement Liaison

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne seeks an Intelligence Officer – Law Enforcement Liaison to connect Corrections Victoria with law enforcement agencies, manage enquiries, share intelligence and help keep people safe.

The role involves preparing clear intelligence reports and briefings, identifying emerging threats, handling warrants, and coordinating visits; relevant experience in intelligence or the criminal justice system is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intelligence work and the key issues facing Corrections Victoria
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt and explain complex information clearly
• Experience with information systems such as Palantir or other data tools

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

Skills

Intelligence work knowledge

Strong communication

Problem solving

Tools

Palantir

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intelligence Officer - Law Enforcement Liaison

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we¿re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We¿re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we¿d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children¿s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We¿re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• 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 *************@justice.vic.gov.au.

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

How to apply

Please 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 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.

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