Senior Instructor - Intelligence Training

About the role

The Centre for Intelligence Practice at Victoria Police is seeking an experienced intelligence practitioner to become a Senior Instructor. The role develops the knowledge, skills and professional confidence of intelligence practitioners across the organisation by designing and delivering contemporary intelligence training programs that support operational readiness. It sits within a small multidisciplinary team of intelligence professionals, subject matter experts, operational police and learning specialists. The position is full-time and ongoing, based at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley, with flexible working arrangements supported.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver intelligence training programs for intelligence practitioners and operational police members.
• Develop and maintain training materials such as session plans, presentations, practical exercises, e-learning content and assessment tools, in line with organisational requirements and compliance standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts so training stays current, operationally relevant and aligned with priorities and emerging trends.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, learning outcome monitoring and capability gap analysis, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of contemporary intelligence practices and adult learning methodologies.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in contemporary intelligence practice; tactical and operational intelligence experience in a law enforcement environment is highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring and coaching individuals to build capability and confidence.
• Ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Clear communication skills, able to turn complex intelligence concepts into practical, accessible learning.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to maintain a safe, inclusive training environment.

Requirements

• Australian citizenship, as National Security Vetting is required; applicants must also obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment within 12 months if not already held.
• Security clearance as determined by the Department Head, obtained through National Security Vetting and maintained.
• Pre-employment checks, which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Applications close 12 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic); the application includes a completed application form and a resume.