About the role:

The Security, Information and Privacy Division (SIPD) is responsible for the strategic direction, governance of processes, provision of advice, stewardship and promotion of protective and cyber security, privacy, information management and records management.  

The purpose of this position is to lead and deliver proactive threat hunting and advanced detection capabilities across Victoria Police's on-premises and cloud environments. The role is responsible for identifying, analysing, and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats before they impact operational policing outcomes, public safety, or organisational trust. 

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

Your duties will include:

The Threat Hunter role is responsible for: 

• Engineer, implement, and continuously improve scalable threat detection capabilities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Design, develop, test, and tune detection use cases and rules to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase detection fidelity.
• Mentor and uplift junior analysts through coaching, knowledge sharing, and peer review, strengthening overall team capability and maturity.
• Optimise threat detection and incident response processes through automation, integration, and adoption of advanced security technologies.
• Conduct in-depth technical investigations and forensic analysis to determine root cause, scope, and impact of cyber incidents.
• Develop and maintain advanced detection systems leveraging analytics, automation, and modern security platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender and related tooling).
• Provide actionable threat intelligence, vulnerability insights, and risk-based recommendations to reduce organisational exposure to cyber threats.
• Translate technical findings into clear, decision-ready advice for stakeholders to support strategic cyber defence outcomes. 

About You:

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

• A tertiary qualification or an industry recognised certification in a relevant discipline such as information and cyber security, technology or business is highly desirable.  

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, Monday 12 January 2026.

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

For further information, please contact: Murray Lawler on 0487 889 684 or Murray.Lawler@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.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps