Intelligence Analyst, Metropolitan Remand Centre

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Intelligence Analyst for the Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC), a 964-bed maximum-security facility for unsentenced male offenders. The role gathers, records, analyses and disseminates information to identify potential prisoner incidents or unrest, prevent escapes and stop the introduction and use of contraband, helping prison management maintain security, good order and safe placement advice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the collation, analysis and controlled dissemination and reporting of intelligence information to authorised parties in a timely way.
• Prepare and present intelligence briefings and make high-quality recommendations on emerging threats, opportunities, patterns and trends affecting prison security and good order.
• Support prison management, staff and external agencies in developing and planning intelligence-led prison operations.

Required profile

• Sound knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of intelligence functions within the criminal justice system and across intelligence agencies.
• Knowledge of the Corrections Act 1986, Corrections Regulations 1998 and other relevant legislation.
• Previous experience in an intelligence-related role is highly desirable.
• Competency in the related Analytical Intelligence Training Course is desirable, or willingness to complete it.

Required skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems, preferably Palantir, or similar.

What we offer

• Ongoing full-time position at VPS grade 4, with a salary of $100,894 to $114,476 plus superannuation.

Applications close 23 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter; pre-employment checks such as criminal history and Working with Children checks may be required.