Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: DJCS/CV0824
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
* Supervise and lead a dedicated team of intelligence officers.
* Ongoing, Full time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
* VPS grade 4 - $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria (CV) and its stakeholders. The CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU), and localised prison intelligence units located at the public and private prison facilities in Victoria.
About the Role
The position of Intelligence Analyst – Team Leader is within the CVIU and has a role of providing leadership and direction to intelligence officers along with day-to-day operational support for all intelligence related matters conducted by the CVIU. The position reports to an Intelligence Manager of CVIU and will contribute to tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence functions.
The Intelligence Analyst – Team Leader is expected to lead the collection, collation, recording and analysis of information available to the CVIU, and to develop this information for presentation to management, and for information dissemination to authorised persons and external agencies. This position supports Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre and key stakeholders in maintaining the security and safety of young people in custody and custodial facilities, as well as informing the safe and secure management of offenders in the community.
The position is primarily based at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre.
Some of your duties will include:
* Supervise, develop and provide leadership to intelligence officers.
* Lead the collection, collation, analysis, and controlled dissemination and reporting of intelligence information to support decision makers in a timely manner.
* Engage with the Intelligence Manager for ongoing supervision, resource management, performance rating and development of intelligence officers.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Knowledge of the CV and Youth Justice systems, and key issues impacting the system.
* Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices that apply to intelligence function within the criminal justice system and across intelligence agencies.
* Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems, preferably Palantir, DHHS CRIS and/or other data managing technologies.
* Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, Corrections Act 1986, Corrections Regulations 2019 and the Serious Offenders Act 2018.
Qualifications/requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or thematic knowledge.
* An existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Australian Citizenship (highly desirable).
* A current Working with Children (WWC) Check, otherwise one must be obtained prior to employment commencing (see below Pre-Employment Checks).
* Staff must be trained to CVIS Introduction to Analysis level within six months of employment (internally available course).
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Monday 16 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 February 2026