Senior Intelligence Investigator - Field Ops & SOC

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Investigator to lead intelligence collection plans and reporting within APS EL1 standards. The role entails collaborating with analysts, law enforcement, and international partners to maximize intelligence value and support operational outcomes.

A special member status with the AFP is an essential requirement. Successful applicants may travel domestically or internationally and must demonstrate strong risk

Qualifications

• Complete ACIC human source operations training on commencement.
• Annual psychological assessment required for high‑risk role.
• Must be eligible for AFP special member status and use of force.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead collection activity targeting SOC threats using overt and covert capabilities, including Human Source operations, coercive powers and controlled operations, to collect and report intelligence.
• Ensure appropriate operational planning and security frameworks are applied to collection capabilities and activities.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, National Intelligence Community and offshore partners to influence and coordinate intelligence collection efforts, including joint operations and intelligence sharing.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders to support long‑term collaboration and capability development.
• Consider and deploy a range of risk mitigation strategies.
• Actively manage and document compliance activities in line with prescribed obligations.

Skills

Investigative methods

Intelligence collection

Analytical reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Team collaboration

Human source operations

Job description

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Investigator to lead intelligence collection plans and reporting within APS EL1 standards. The role entails collaborating with analysts, law enforcement, and international partners to maximize intelligence value and support operational outcomes.

A special member status with the AFP is an essential requirement. Successful applicants may travel domestically or internationally and must demonstrate strong risk