Senior Intelligence Analyst

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police invites applications for a Senior Intelligence Analyst in the Public Protection Branch, Special Crime Investigation Section, based in Adelaide. The role focuses on high-level tactical and strategic intelligence products for internal and external clients, including complex investigations and taskforces.

This long-term contract position requires commitment to balance, occasional out-of-hours work and eligibility for Australian work rights; a criminal history check is

Responsibilities

• The Senior Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the provision of high level tactical and strategic intelligence products to meet the needs of both internal and external clients.
• The role also undertakes intelligence specific projects as well as the coordination, research, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of intelligence material.

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 855781

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Term full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2030.

Public Protection Branch (PPB) provides centralised management, coordination and support for SAPOL’s response to family and domestic violence; sexual crime investigation (contact and online offences); vulnerable victims (including elderly abuse); child sex offenders; child protection; multi-agency protection initiatives; and high-risk offender management.

Special Crime Investigation Section (SCIS) is one of three sections within PPB. SCIS has responsibility for the investigation of complex and serial, sexually based crime and to support Regions/Districts in the investigation of less complex offences, by reason of their nature, public expectation or need for specialist expertise. Significant and complex investigations undertaken by SCIS may be conducted by a declared Taskforce.

The Senior Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the provision of high level tactical and strategic intelligence products to meet the needs of both internal and external clients. The role is also responsible for undertaking intelligence specific projects as well as the coordination, research, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of intelligence material.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO5 - $92,122 - $102,456 per annum.

Enquiries

Michael Taylor

• 8207 5799

[email protected]

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 10/09/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO5 Senior Intelligence Analyst, Taskforce - PID.pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.