Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence Analyst

• $124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation


• Full time, ongoing opportunity


• Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung / Melbourne CBD based role (hybrid – 3 days in office)

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Intelligence Analyst, Health and Safety, the Intelligence Analyst will assist with the coordination of the intelligence capability for the effective collection, analysis, and dissemination of information and intelligence.

The Intelligence Analyst will apply their knowledge and provide actionable recommendations to drive strategic decision making and operation efficiency through a variety of tasks from tactical intelligence functions to strategic reporting on threats and challenges to WorkSafe Victoria. With a strong understanding of intelligence, this position is required to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders and will require strong collaboration with Senior Analysts and leadership to support the wider Compliance and Investigations teams.

Key accountabilities

• Coordinate and maintain a high level awareness of the regulatory operating environment within an area of expertise to identify priorities, including new and emerging threats and fraudulent and criminal activity within the regulatory landscape.


• Refine intelligence requirements by working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to clarify needs, address information gaps and support agreed priorities.


• Provide collection, analysis and production to inform against WorkSafe Victoria’s priorities and preventative programs.


• Contribute to intelligence collection prioritisation by providing analytical input on risks, emerging issues and information needs.


• Applying a range of analytical tools and techniques to examine information, test assumptions, identify trends and support evidence based analysis.


• Using high-level critical thinking and communication skills (verbal, written and visual) to communicate intelligence assessments and analysis to operational teams and other stakeholders.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an experienced Intelligence professional with extensive knowledge of intelligence processes, methodologies and tradecraft. You will use your strong liaison, interpersonal and negotiation skills, to influence change while developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Experience in tactical or operational intelligence environments in either a Regulator, law enforcement agency or National Intelligence Community including knowledge of intelligence processes, methodologies and tradecraft.


• Demonstrated experience as an experienced Intelligence Analyst, with the ability to transfer data analysis skills to an intelligence context, including sourcing, analysing and interpreting data to identify patterns, trends and insights that inform intelligence assessments and regulatory decision making.


• An ability to create and disseminate actionable intelligence products on complex issues including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, opportunities, patterns and trends.


• Demonstrated ability to use analytic tools in support of making intelligence assessments.


• Capability to apply intelligence frameworks, processes, systems and standards.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and review strategic, operational and tactical intelligence products, paying particular attention to accuracy and detail.


• Demonstrated ability to shape strategic thinking aligning operational activities with corporate goals.


• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and work as part of a team, including producing high quality work with agreed timeframes.


• A commitment to continuous improvement, an ability to implement and respond positively to change and uncertainty.


• This role may require travel between Geelong and Melbourne offices when needed.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification or tertiary degree in a field relevant to intelligence  

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.  

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Monday, 27th July 2026. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact Will Hillgrove via email [email protected]