Minor Safety Analyst

Control Risks; Sydney; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks seeks a Minor Safety Analyst to safeguard vulnerable users by reviewing abuse reports and conducting investigations to identify threats to minors. You will document findings precisely and deliver clear reports for internal teams and clients, while collaborating across functions to follow established protocols.

This role supports open-source and in-platform investigations with a focus on timely, accurate analysis and continuous improvements to investigative workflows.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in trust & safety or related intelligence work.
• Familiarity with OSINT, social media investigations or online risk analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of online behavioural threats and moderation principles.
• Ability to manage multiple cases under tight timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process abuse and safety incident reports, including those involving minors.
• Conduct OSINT and in-platform investigations into behavioral abuse and threat actors.
• Document findings clearly, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Produce concise summaries, briefings, and investigative reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and vendor teams to ensure efficient processing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of investigative workflows and knowledge resources.
• Participate in training, shadowing, and peer review to build expertise.

Skills

OSINT

Report writing

Threat analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a Minor Safety Analyst supporting our global technology client, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable users by meticulously reviewing and processing reports related to safety and abusive incidents that may pose a risk to minors. This position involves conducting thorough open-source and in-platform investigations to pinpoint harmful behaviors, identify threat actors, and assess potential risks. The analyst manages high-volume analytical workflows, ensuring that all findings are documented with precision while adhering to strict deadlines. They create clear and concise written summaries and investigative reports for both internal teams and client stakeholders. In addition, analysts work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure safety requests are handled efficiently and according to established protocols

This role can be conducted remotely from within Australia and will cover a weekly schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm local time.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process abuse and safety incident reports, particularly those involving potential harm to minors, while following established operational procedures.
• Conduct open-source and in-platform investigations into behavioral abuse and threat actors to identify techniques, context, and impact.
• Support analytic workflows by documenting findings clearly, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency.
• Produce concise written summaries, briefings, and investigative reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members, cross-functional partners, and vendor teams to ensure requests are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of investigative workflows and knowledge resources.
• Participate in team training sessions, shadowing, and peer review to build professional expertise and investigative capability.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in trust & safety, behavioral abuse investigations, or related intelligence/research work.
• Familiarity with open-source research (OSINT), social media investigations, or online risk analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and objectively.
• Understanding of online behavioural threats, influence operations, or content-moderation principles preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases under tight timelines and maintain attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of the intelligence or investigative lifecycle, including data validation and source evaluation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., International Relations, Criminology, Cybersecurity, or Communications) or equivalent practical experience.