Intelligence Officer
About The Position
The Intelligence Officer is a specialist role supporting the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) and its newly established Investigations & Enforcement Directorate. The role turns complex information into clear, actionable intelligence to identify emerging risks and inform regulatory, compliance and enforcement decisions across the Child Safe, Working with Children Check and Reportable Conduct schemes. Working across operational and strategic priorities, the Intelligence Officer researches and assesses information from varied sources, identifies patterns and connections, and provides practical advice to investigators, compliance teams and senior decision makers. The role also supports information sharing and the continuous improvement of intelligence tools, systems and practices across the OCG. This is a full-time temporary position until 30 June 2027, with the potential to become ongoing. It is located at Strawberry Hills and offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements. The role is classified Clerk Grade 7/8, with a salary of $116,981–$129,492, plus employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in intelligence analysis, ideally in a regulatory, law enforcement or similarly complex environment.
- Sound knowledge of intelligence methods and the ability to analyse complex and diverse information.
- Experience preparing accurate, defensible intelligence products and briefings for different audiences.
- Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
- Professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Confidence using intelligence databases and analytical tools, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in intelligence studies, security studies, criminology, data analytics or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
- Satisfactory completion of security and related vetting checks.
- A current Working with Children Check.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyse information from a range of sources to identify risks, trends and connections.
- Prepare concise intelligence reports, briefings and visual products for operational and executive audiences.
- Provide timely intelligence advice to support investigations, compliance activity and decision making.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to share information appropriately.
- Help strengthen intelligence systems, methods and practices across the OCG.
Benefits
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Access to health and wellbeing programs.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Employer’s contribution to superannuation.
- Annual leave loading.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
