Sitting within the Road Policing Strategy Division (RPSD), the primary role of the Road Policing Intelligence Unit (RPIU) is to support Road Policing in achieving its road safety objectives under the Victorian Government's Road Safety Strategy and the Victoria Police Road Safety Strategy, by providing timely and insightful intelligence to assist with operational and strategic decision making.

As the successful applicant, you will be working as part of the team supporting the Tasking and Coordination Unit to support the deployment of centralised road policing resources. The Senior Analyst contributes to Road Policing by delivering timely, accurate and evidence-based analysis that supports decision making, for both internal strategy and intelligence led enforcement activities. Working within the complex road safety and policing landscape, the role integrates data, intelligence, information and research from multiple sources to assess sustained and emerging issues, trends and risks.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the successful applicant will apply intelligence tradecraft, critical thinking and professional judgement to complex and often ambiguous challenges. They will produce high-quality briefs, assessments, and advice while contributing to the development of the Road Policing intelligence capability.

As the successful applicant, you will be working closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including frontline police members, intelligence practitioners and road safety partner agencies. The Senior Analyst reports to the Intelligence Manager of the Unit and will contribute to operational and strategic intelligence functions. 

We value intellectual curiosity, analytical rigour and collaboration, and encourage continuous learning and professional growth. RPIU drives innovation in the road policing intelligence field and supports the broader Victoria Police intelligence community. The role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the intelligence and analytical functions amid the ever-changing road safety and policing landscape.

As part of the responsibilities of this position, the successful applicant will review and analyse information relating to road trauma, both fatalities and injuries. This work involves exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing material. Applicants are encouraged to consider their capacity to undertake work involving regular exposure to such content.

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

Your duties will include:

• Contribute to the Unit's proactive scanning program, through leading the development of priority road policing portfolios, and proactively monitoring the road policing environment to maintain situational awareness.
• Collect and collate information and data from a range of sources, including extracting, validating, cleaning and managing datasets. Assess the accuracy and reliability of information, identify and address data quality and integrity issues, and maintain integrated datasets including incorporating crash, transport, network and population data.
• Performing both qualitative and quantitative analysis (statistical and geospatial) using a diverse range of data sources. Applying structured analytical techniques to complex problems to identify existing and emerging risks, issues and trends.
• Produce accurate and insightful intelligence products to assist decision makers in responding to road policing issues, including insights informing the deployment of centralised policing resources.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand, enhance and better utilise available data holdings, systems and tools.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: 

• Applies critical thinking, enjoys solving complex problems and making sense of uncertainty.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify key insights from diverse information sources, evaluate competing perspectives and produce balanced, evidence-based assessments.
• Demonstrated strong communication, analytical and research skills along with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage competing priorities in order to meet defined/agreed targets and deadlines.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders, presenting complex information clearly and contributing to team outcomes.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement by identifying better ways of working, sharing ideas and improving processes.
• Supports capability development by applying expertise, collaborating with others and promoting effective use of data and analytical tools.
• Tertiary qualifications or experience working in any of: intelligence, data analytics, behavioural science, research, law enforcement, road safety or geospatial science would be highly desirable.
• The successful applicant is required to complete the modules of a Victoria Police approved Intelligence Program relevant to the role and qualify within 18 months from enrolment.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• 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 candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

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, 22 September 2026

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

For further information, please contact: Yolanda Ricci on (03) 8335 6988 or yolanda.ricci@police.vic.gov.au

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

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. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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