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About the role:

This role is attached to the Road Policing Operations and Investigations Division (RPOID) Intelligence Team, Victoria Police. The team was established in 2024 to support the tactical and operational intelligence needs of Road Crime Investigations (RCI) work units which includes the Major Collison Investigation Unit, Heavy Vehicle Unit and the State Highway Patrol. Each work unit performs a unique function and requires a diverse range of intelligence support. The team delivers this support by working closely with investigators and operatives.

The team consists of a supervising Sergeant Analyst, four sworn Tactical Intelligence Operatives and two VPS analysts. The team reports to the Detective Inspector, and Detective Superintendent at RCI.

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

Your duties will include:

• Provide intelligence in support of fatal collision investigations
• Analysis of telecommunications records
• Geospatial mapping and analysis of road related data
• Target profiling, social media analysis of persons of interest
• Prepare intelligence reports in support of tasking to statewide highway patrol and heavy vehicle operations
• Assess and process information reports
• Proactive scanning of Intelligence across road policing themes relevant to RCI units
• Undertake a range of requests for information from internal and external sources
• Engagement with regional stakeholders (highway patrol and intelligence units)
• Information and data sharing with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
• Review of historical, unsolved fatal collision investigations
• Prepare visual aids in support of the judicial process: maps, charts, animations, multimedia

About You:

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

• Experience in the intelligence or related field, with demonstrated ability to collate, evaluate and report on a wide range of information and data.
• Experience in the use of analytical software programs including ArcGIS mapping software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and similar programs is highly desirable.
• Experience with the interpretation and analysis of telecommunications data is a valued skill.
• Experience in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data is an asset.
• Display initiative and resilience to provide intelligence in support of time critical major collision investigations.
• High level written and oral communication skills are valued.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position to 28/09/2027 is available.
• This position is located at Notting Hill.
• 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.
• The successful applicant may be required to give evidence in court proceedings.
• Due to the work carried out by the RCI units the successful applicant may be exposed to deceased persons and/or traumatic events, images and investigations.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

Applications close midnight, Monday 26 October 2026.

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: Sergeant Jim KALOGRIS on (03) 9565 9175 jim.kalogris@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