Senior Intelligence Analyst

IBAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join the Investigations Unit within the Operations Division in Victoria. You will lead tactical intelligence activities, plan and deliver complex analyses, and support investigations into serious public sector corruption and policy misconduct.

The role requires veterinary oversight and advanced analytical capabilities. You will provide technical leadership, guidance to Analysts, and produce actionable intelligence outputs for investigative

Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence collection and analysis to support investigations.
• Ability to deliver accurate, actionable intelligence products for complex cases.
• Strong leadership and guidance for analysts and cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex intelligence research, collection, evaluation and analysis.
• Prepare high‑quality intelligence products and briefings for investigations.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and technical guidance to Intelligence Analysts.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support outcomes.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Relevant qualifications or specialist training

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Recent legislative reforms have strengthened IBAC's powers, making this an exciting time to join the organisation and contribute to its important work in Victoria's integrity system.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Intelligence Analyst to join our Investigations Unit with the Operations Division. Reporting to the Manager - Investigations, you will lead tactical intelligence activities, including the development, planning and delivery of complex intelligence analysis and outputs to support investigations into serious public sector corruption and policy misconduct.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide tactical intelligence expertise, technical guidance and analytical insights to inform investigative strategies, operational priorities and decision-making.

Duties include:

• Leading complex intelligence research, collection, evaluation and analysis using a range of information systems, analytical tools and intelligence sources.
• Preparing high-quality intelligence products, technical reports and briefings to deliver tactical outputs in support of IBAC investigations.
• Providing day-to-day leadership and technical guidance to Intelligence Analysts, promoting innovation, capability development and continuous improvement.
• Building effective stakeholder relationships and contributing to intelligence planning, policy development and investigative outcomes.

The operational nature of the role may require irregular or extended working hours, including weekends, after-hours deployments and occasional interstate or regional travel.

About you

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following while upholding IBAC's values:

• Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated expertise in intelligence collection, collation, evaluation, analysis and controlled dissemination of information to support complex investigations.
• Significant experience in law enforcement, intelligence or a related investigative environment, supported by relevant qualifications or specialist training.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex information and deliver accurate, actionable intelligence products.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, influence stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning, innovation and capability development.
• documents and briefings for operational and senior executive audiences.
• Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance you must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

Pre-employment testing

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. This includes psychometric testing, validation of misconduct declarations, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), physical and medical capacity assessment and other relevant checks in accordance with Victorian public sector requirements and IBAC policy. Psychometric testing is completed online and assesses cognitive ability, personality, work values, and safety behaviours.