Principal Intelligence Analyst

Victoria-Police; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking an experienced Specialist Analyst to join the Specialist Intelligence Unit in Melbourne. The role focuses on analysing state-wide crime and community safety issues, providing evidence-based insights to support prevention, intervention and disruption efforts.

You will mentor colleagues in analytical methodologies and contribute to building Victoria Police's intelligence capability with emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of intelligence principles and methodologies with well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to apply structured analytical techniques to assess complex issues and inform decision-making.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering high-quality intelligence products, strategic assessments, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Scanning the environment to identify issues impacting community safety.
• Analyzing trends, issues and drivers to inform senior decision makers.
• Preparing high-quality intelligence products on crime and community safety.
• Developing strategic intelligence for organisational use across departments.
• Providing intelligence briefings to Executive Command and stakeholders as required.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/20024093

About the role:

The Specialist Intelligence Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated intelligence professional to undertake the role of Specialist Analyst. As the successful applicant, you will be responsible for analysing and assessing state-wide crime and community safety issues, with a particular focus on identifying the strategic drivers and enablers underpinning these challenges. You will provide evidence-based insights that inform opportunities for prevention, intervention and disruption, supporting informed decision-making across Victoria Police. The role requires you to demonstrate leadership through the provision of expert advice, guidance and mentoring in intelligence analysis and associated analytical methodologies. You will contribute to the development and enhancement of Victoria Police's intelligence capability by maintaining a strong awareness of emerging national and international crime, harm and public safety trends, and applying this knowledge to strategic intelligence products and assessments.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Scanning of the environment to identify issues that may impact community safety;
• Conducting analysis on trends, issues and drivers to inform senior decision makers;
• Preparing high quality intelligence products on a range of issues including crime and community safety;
• Developing strategic intelligence to be utilised across the organisation; and
• Providing intelligence briefings to Executive Command and other stakeholders as required.

About You:

• Demonstrated understanding of intelligence principles and methodologies, with well-developed analytical skills and experience applying structured analytical techniques to assess complex issues and inform decision-making.
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to build productive relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders; and
• Proven experience in the development and delivery of high-quality intelligence products, strategic assessments, reports, plans and proposals that support operational, tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Three (3) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• This position does not require shift work however employees may be required to perform shift work during emergency events.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached t o the job advertisement.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

Applications close Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.59pm