Senior Analyst - with Great Benefits

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Senior Analyst to join our stellar team at Victoria Police in Melbourne CBD, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Analyst is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in presentation, leadership and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Analyst at Victoria Police today!

About the role:

Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) is a specialist area within Victoria Police that works with partner agencies to investigate, disrupt and mitigate the risk of terrorism and politically motivated violence in Victoria. The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit aims to reduce the risk of individuals from becoming or remaining violent extremists and to address the social impacts of violent extremism. The Strategic Coordination Unit provides forward looking advice to decision makers at Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) on national security threats and related matters from a Victorian perspective.

A Senior Analyst leads the production of intelligence products and can mentor junior intelligence staff in a complex and dynamic environment. Working closely with other intelligence staff, the Senior Analyst conducts in depth research to support investigations, operations, and the direction of the CTC. Senior Analysts also have the opportunity to participate in training and exercises to expand their skills and support organisational emergency response capabilities.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Development of intelligence products relating to the local and international terrorism environment.
• Undertaking the collection, evaluation, collation, analysis and controlled dissemination of information.
• Monitor internal and external intelligence and information sources, both open and closed.
• Make high quality and actionable recommendations.
• Liaise with and develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of the terrorist threat environment, at a local, regional and global level.
• Provide immediate intelligence support in response to terrorism-related incidents.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A demonstrated interest in intelligence and counter terrorism.
• Be self-motivated and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, small team environment of both sworn and VPS employees.
• Very strong writing and research skills.
• Qualifications in criminal intelligence practice are favourably regarded.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available with Strategic Coordination Unit. One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available with Countering Violent Extremism Unit.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• In accordance with organisational policy, all Victoria Police employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including a booster vaccination) against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exception. As such your employment with Victoria Police is subject to providing evidence of your vaccination status.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, 14 March 2023.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

For further information, please contact: Valerie O'Connell at View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au or on Show phone number.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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Benefits of working as a Senior Analyst in Melbourne CBD, VIC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary