The ACIC is seeking to fill a number of current and anticipated Intelligence Analyst roles across the ACIC's Intelligence Group. The ACIC is a national agency, and the opportunities available reflect the ACIC's national footprint across Australia. As an Intelligence Analyst at the ACIC, you will play a pivotal role in producing intelligence that supports national responses to serious and organised crime (SOC). You will drive intelligence collection efforts by setting priorities and requirements, and apply advanced analytical techniques to uncover and assess threats, identify patterns, and support both operational activity and strategic decision-making. These opportunities are available/anticipated across the fields of criminal intelligence as described below. As part of the ACIC's candidate assessment for these opportunities, candidates may be invited to express their preference for roles aligned with these fields, noting that the ACIC's priorities will remain the primary factor in determining placement of successful candidates: Tactical Intelligence : Immediate, short-term intelligence, providing actionable information for high-impact operations, drawing on expert knowledge of and close proximity to the ACIC's targets. It is often used by intelligence collection teams to guide real-time decisions in areas such as operational awareness and enablement of various taskings. It is typically produced in compressed timeframes and supports tactical decisions for preventative, disruptive action. Operational Intelligence : Near-term intelligence, typically focused on specific operations, strategies or missions. Operational intelligence supports tactical planners and operators in preparing for and effecting specific operations and activities. It identifies targeting opportunities and convergences across criminal entities and crime types. Operational intelligence also informs strategic intelligence by identifying and understanding criminal trends. Strategic Intelligence : Long-term trends, such as geopolitical developments, potential or emerging threats, and future intents and capabilities of adversaries. It includes the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence to influence and inform the highest levels of decision-making. It enables decision-makers to understand trends that present threats or opportunities, and enriches the understanding of the operational environment by providing a contextual framework. The key duties of the position include As an Intelligence Analyst, you will undertake the following activities to a level reflecting the standards associated with APS Level 5 or APS Level 6: Deliver tailored intelligence products and advice which is clear, concise and impactful, to inform and shape ACIC and partner-agency strategies. Apply innovative thinking and structured approaches to analysing complex intelligence questions. Define and prioritise intelligence requirements to focus, inform and enhance criminal intelligence outcomes. Maintain an understanding of national and international SOC threat issues and globally significant criminal activity, and how they impact Australia. Foster inter-disciplinary and inter-agency collaboration to strengthen professional networks, promote information sharing, enhance capability development and support a shared understanding of agency objectives. Apply relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks to guide intelligence analysis and other activities. Actively contribute to communities of practice to ensure ACIC's intelligence analysis methods, tools, and skills remain contemporary and reflect best practice. Your Skills and Capabilities We invite applications from people with the following experience, skills and attributes: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or ability to rapidly develop thematic knowledge of serious and organised crime and the factors that drive and influence crime. Experience in sensitive, strategic and/or operational intelligence environments, particularly within the context of Law Enforcement, the National Intelligence Community, and/or Defence. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner to stakeholders. Ability to respond to strategic drivers and shifting priorities and adjust approach accordingly. Demonstrated ability to apply relevant statutory, regulatory and policy frameworks in support of complex objectives.
