About the role:

The Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) Security Investigation Unit (SIU) is a specialist area within Victoria Police that works with partner agencies to investigate, disrupt, and mitigate the risk of terrorism and politically motivated violence in Victoria.

This position supports the delivery of services by Victoria Police for the High-Risk Terrorism Offender (HRTO) regime, including the provision and disclosure of information relevant to HRTO orders.

This position also works within a team of supervisors to manage the workload, professional development, training, and tradecraft of intelligence practitioners within SIU. The intelligence supervisory team works closely with SIU senior management on governance, process, and intelligence projects relevant to the work unit. This role may require the successful applicant to perform a variety of tactical intelligence functions as well as write and quality-assure the completion of intelligence products.

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

Your duties will include:

• The identification, assessment, and preparation of information in response to requests for information from the Attorney-General's Department and Australian Federal Police to assist in the assessment and/or application of HRTO-eligible offenders.
• Assistance with compliance with HRTO orders including liaison between the Australian Federal Police and CTC.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to intelligence practitioners.
• Administer and undertake governance of personnel matters, including but not limited to rostering, performance and welfare.
• Review assessments and intelligence products pertaining to the Victorian national security environment for compliance with organisational standards and provide constructive feedback.
• Produce high quality intelligence products relevant to the Victorian national security environment.
• Respond to requests from other law enforcement and intelligence units.
• Monitor compliance with local instructions, policy and legislation in relation to information security, privacy and dissemination of information.
• Execute decision making within scope of authority and make recommendations to senior management on reports relating to national security themes.
• Prepare documents for, attend or facilitate, and provide advice to internal and interagency meetings.
• Drive initiatives and strategies to continuously improve practices and procedures of the work unit.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training (formal/informal) regarding technical skills and relevant subject matter.
• Provide expertise and supplementary tactical intelligence to investigative teams as required.

About You:

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

• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of intelligence and people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A tertiary qualification in related fields of intelligence, criminology or national security themes is highly desirable
• A current National Security Clearance of Negative Vetting Level 1 is highly desirable

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position until 30-Jun-2027 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, Sunday 19 October 2025.

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

For further information, please contact: Megan Spiteri on (03) 8335 5592 or [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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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