Intelligence Manager - Metropolitan Remand Centre

About this role

• Lead and contribute to the operational and strategic direction of Metropolitan Remand Centre Prison Intelligence Unit.
• Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Intelligence Manager to provide a critical role at Metropolitan Remand Centre.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme. As a service agency within the Department of Justice & Community Safety (DJCS), CV develops and implements policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for the Victorian correctional system. The CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU), and localised Prison Intelligence Units (PIU) located at public and private prison facilities in Victoria. CVIU delivers intelligence services to decision makers across CV and its stakeholders to support the security and safety of correctional facilities and to support community safety and the effective management of offenders in the community.

About the Role

The Intelligence Manager, Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) has the primary responsibility for overseeing the delivery of intelligence services to support decision makers across MRC, CV, the department, and its key stakeholders.

The Intelligence Manager, MRC provides expert intelligence advice to MRC's Leadership Team, as well as strong leadership to intelligence practitioners. The Intelligence Manager, MRC must foster and maintain critical stakeholder relationships within the Department and across the criminal justice system. The position will contribute to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of the MRC's PIU and CVIU to meet the organisation's changing needs, with a focus on service excellence and community safety. The role also requires strong leadership to drive development of a varied workforce, strong governance, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead a team of intelligence practitioners delivering varied intelligence functions, providing strong leadership, guidance, and ensuring responsibility and accountability.
• Provide authoritative strategic advice on the results of intelligence gathering, including the identification and evaluation of emerging threats, trends opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• As a member of the MRC Leadership Team, lead and contribute to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of MRC business operations and workforce development.
• Manage various portfolios of the intelligence service, as required.
• Support MRC Senior Leadership Team and CV management, staff and external agencies by participating in the development and planning of intelligence-led operations

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in leading intelligence practitioners delivering tactical and strategic intelligence functions.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary principles and practises that apply to intelligence functions within the criminal justice system and across intelligence agencies.
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to the Victorian correctional system.

Qualifications/requirements

• An existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• A current full driver's license is required as this role will be required to travel to other work locations.
• Working knowledge of the Centurion Intelligence System, E*justice, Prisoner Information Management System (PIMS), Microsoft Office and the Prisoner Telephone System (desirable).

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format 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.