Senior Intelligence Analyst

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 2d ago

Great opportunity to join Tobacco Licensing Victoria on an ongoing basis in Melbourne. Build and implement intelligence frameworks, procedures, and outputs that drive effective information collection, analysis, and dissemination. Play a key role in establishing Victoria's new tobacco licensing scheme and regulator through strong intelligence capability leadership. The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) was established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme and is part of efforts to reduce the presence of illicit tobacco in Victoria. Reporting to the Manager, Intelligence and Reporting, the Senior Intelligence Analyst will lead the development and implementation of an intelligence capability for the effective collection, analysis, and dissemination of information and intelligence to inform the development and operationalisation of the tobacco licensing scheme. Key projects and activities include: establishing and leveraging existing key information-sharing arrangements to identify and obtain intelligence from other agencies and regulatory teams identifying and implementing systems to ensure effective collection, analysis and reporting of intelligence, including information systems and analytical software utilising intelligence to identify and inform strategies to address emerging complex and sensitive issues, risks, and trends. Core to being successful in this role will be your ability to understand new subject matter quickly, demonstrate appropriate initiative, and your capacity to prepare accurate, timely and audience-appropriate intelligence documents and briefings. The Opportunity Ongoing, full-time position based in Melbourne. VPS Grade 5 role: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus superannuation. Lead the implementation of intelligence policy, functions and capability, including information systems and analytical software, to support TLV outcomes. Manage information collection and handling within guidelines and relevant legislation, develop and maintain intelligence databases, ensuring data integrity and security. Build, maintain and leverage relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Conduct advanced intelligence analysis utilising a range of information systems, analytical software and intelligence sources to identify trends, threats, and risks to support regulatory compliance operations and projects. Deliver advanced technical reports and verbal briefings to support operational, strategic and executive decision-makers. Initiate and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure products and services are timely, accurate, relevant and actionable. Model a positive work culture that promotes the VPS values, is supportive of innovation, and respects diversity. To be successful in this role you will have: Contemporary knowledge related to the collection, collation, evaluation, analysis and controlled dissemination of information in respect to complex regulatory functions and operations. Significant experience working in law enforcement or regulatory operations and/or relevant experience in an intelligence or law enforcement environment. A demonstrated high level verbal and written skills in policy and report writing, analysis and briefing. Formal qualifications and/or training in Intelligence or a related field. To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description. What's in it for you? You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria. There are many advantages in working for the department, including: Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave. * Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. If you have any queries, please contact Brook Schultz on brooke.schultz@justice.vic.gov.au Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too. If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 10th March 2026. 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 national police checks 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.

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