Intelligence Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Western Metro |
| Reference: | VG/CV5788MARCH2026 |
| Closing Date: | 17-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $79,122 - $96,073 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - CVIU - VPS3 Corrections Intelligence Officer.pdf (PDF, 234KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Jess Fewings - 0427 579 843 jess.fewings@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
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Utilise your intelligence expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS)
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Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
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VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
About the business unit:
Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria (CV) and its stakeholders. CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU) as well as localised prison intelligence units and within Post Sentence Facilities across Victoria.
About the role:
The Corrections Intelligence Officer works closely with the other members of CVIU. They assist in delivering intelligence services to decision makers across CV and its stakeholders in order to contribute to the security and good order of correctional facilities and support the effective management of offenders in the community. Some examples include producing intelligence to identify and prevent violence, the introduction and usage of contraband, serious incidents or unrest, and to assist in the safe management of offenders in the community.
Some of your duties will include:
- Collect, collate, record, analyse, and disseminate intelligence information to authorised parties in a timely manner to inform decisions made by CV and its stakeholders, primarily in relation to offenders in the community or prisoners.
- Prepare intelligence reports and briefings for senior management, and provide advice on the results of intelligence gathering, including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, opportunities, patterns and trends which affect the security and good order of the correctional facilities or management of offenders in the community.
- Support CV Management, staff, and external agencies by assisting in the development and planning of intelligence-led operations.
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems and other data managing technologies is highly desirable.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or thematic knowledge (desirable).
- An Australian Citizen and an existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form.at 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.
