About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services. About the role Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) is Victoria's consumer regulator, ensuring a fair, safe and competitive marketplace for Victorians. CAV is part of the Department of Government Services. Working in Consumer Affairs Victoria, Senior Analysts within the Intelligence branch undertake and lead a range of data and information analysis tasks and projects, with the objective of producing high quality intelligence outputs to further support CAV's strategic and operational needs under limited direction. Senior Analysts use and draw on their intelligence capabilities to identify and analyse emerging threats, opportunities, patterns, and trends, as well as root causes and possible compliance and enforcement approaches. Senior Analysts work collaboratively with the team to ensure quality assurance across intelligence related tasking and promote the dissemination of high-quality intelligence outputs. About you To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in performing intelligence duties, including preparing reports to inform decisions, contributing to environmental scanning, and supporting investigations. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret guidelines or develop solutions where none exist, using critical thinking and informed decision-making. Builds collaborative team environments, shares information across teams, and supports others in challenging situations. Effectively tailors communication style and presentation to suit diverse audiences, addressing objections and aligning ideas with others' goals. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, negotiate and influence outcomes, and foster trust through clear communication and collaboration. Mandatory requirements Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary intelligence principles and practices. Relevant experience working in a regulatory setting is desirable. Tertiary qualifications in intelligence is desirable. For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. How to apply Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Sunday, 18 January 2026. All applications should include: a resume; and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) Other relevant information The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
