Communications Engineer - Covert Services

About the role

The Victoria Police Covert Services Division supports investigators through covert investigation services, including the operation and management of digital systems and projects. It is looking for a proven Communications Engineer to manage digital activities delivered by the Covert Support Division, with a strong background in covert telecommunication interception services in a law enforcement or intelligence setting. The role is based at Victoria Police Centre, Docklands, and requires in-person attendance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for specialist digital capabilities supporting complex, high-risk investigations.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, building expertise and fostering accountability.
• Maintain technical currency by engaging with specialist hardware, software, networks and infrastructure.
• Set the strategic direction for capability development and lead capability projects, research and continuous improvement.
• Review technical analysis, solution design, development, testing and documentation against approved development lifecycles.
• Advise senior leaders on digital capability, emerging technology, operational risk and investment priorities.
• Oversee operational security and readiness, safeguarding sensitive information and covert capabilities.
• Govern technology investment, procurement, vendors and strategic partnerships.
• Build industry and capability partnerships and represent the organisation in relevant forums.

Required profile

• More than seven years' experience, preferably in law enforcement, an intelligence agency or another complex operational environment.
• Relevant qualifications in IT, engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Expertise in areas such as digital forensics, software reverse engineering and network analysis.
• Australian citizenship, as National Security Vetting is required.
• Ability to attend the workplace in person; the business unit operates 24/7 and may require after-hours availability and occasional recall to duty.

Applications close midnight on Monday 23 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website; they include a resume and a cover letter describing a complex, secure telecommunications or IT capability you designed and delivered.