APS5 Intelligence Analyst, Melbourne

Location: Melbourne
Position Type: Ongoing
Salary: $85,534 - $+1,80+
About the role
Intelligence Analysts within the Criminal Intelligence Assessments Team provide key support to securing the aviation and maritime environment by conducting collection, evaluation and analysis of information used to produce Criminal Intelligence Assessments. Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, these assessments directly support the CEO’s decision-making responsibility regarding the suitability of Aviation and Maritime Security Identification Card applicants. Intelligence Analysts have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to think critically and the drive to tackle complex problems.
With access to unique ACIC capabilities including human intelligence, coercive examinations, and physical and technical surveillance, Intelligence Analysts also craft intelligence products that inform emerging risks and threats in the criminal operating environment. They further develop their skills by interpreting, considering and applying administrative law processes in an intelligence environment, to ensure that individuals with links to serious and organised crime cannot gain access to our airport and port facilities for criminal purposes.

Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

Ability to develop a range of high-quality intelligence products that inform decision-making by internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply advanced data interrogation, research capabilities and threat assessment methodologies, including the use of information technology to undertake analysis and assess threats.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills which are underpinned by strong critical thinking skills.
Captures insights from intelligence operations and investigations, and participate in ACIC intelligence collection activities and processes.
Maintains high level awareness of the serious and organised crime environment to identify priorities, including new and emerging threats and nationally-significant criminal activity.
Applies well-developed knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory, regulatory and policy frameworks for intelligence within a law enforcement environment.
Supports inter-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to maintain productive networks and to promote information sharing, partnerships and common understanding.
Contributes to a collegiate approach within the team that promotes a culture of flexibility and improvement.
Essential qualifications
Ability to successfully complete the Criminal Intelligence Development Program Level 1 and level 2
Desirable qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or thematic knowledge of serious and organised crime and the factors that drive and influence crime.
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC. Please refer to the ACIC’s Character Standards for further information.
The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.

More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027 on our website.
Candidate Information Kit - APS5 Intelligence Analyst, Melbourne - June 2026

Candidate Information Kit - APS5 Intelligence Analyst, Melbourne - June 2026