Intelligence Analyst, Youth Justice

Intelligence Analyst, Youth Justice

• Temporary Full time up to 12 months
• Location: St Marys
• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment.

While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work

with this community.

Your role

Provide support to Youth Justice operations through the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of timely, accurate and relevant intelligence.

What you’ll do

• Provide accurate intelligence data, briefings and proactive information relating to detainees, as well as detainee associates and visitors, and relating to clients in non-custodial settings.
• Monitor both targeted and random phone calls through the Controlled Telephone System.  All monitoring and data must be processed in accordance with the procedures approved by the Division, including the timeframes for the completion of monitoring tasks.
• Contribute to research, analysis and implementation of strategies and methodologies to improve the effectiveness of the Security and Intelligence Unit, in compliance with government legislation and Division policies and procedures and to keep up to date with changes.
• Data analysis in both electronic and non-electronic format with a view to identifying trends, potentially dangerous situations and any other matters that may impact on the good order of the youth justice centres and/or the community offices.
• Assist in the development of policies and practices and the Division’s response to contraband use by detainees. This includes the development of strategies aimed at reducing the capacity for detainees to acquire contraband and to inform senior management on up-to-date directions in relevant policy.
• Responsible for creating comparative profiles to inform decision-makers on policy and/or recommended changes to procedures within youth justice centres and/or community offices. Profiling is also undertaken on individual detainees, their associates and families to assist the Division in the management of the detainee population.
• Participate in data capture, including the initial verification of information and associated data entry, particularly through Controlled Telephone System monitoring, and assist in the ongoing development of the Unit’s intelligence database.
• Document and securely store the data received as required

What we’re looking for

• Must be able to acquire a National Security Clearance at the NV1 level within 6 months of appointment
• Be an Australian Citizen (required for NV1 clearance)
• Possess a NSW current drivers’ licence and willingness and ability to drive in the course of duties throughout NSW.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Imagine you identify a cluster of youth offences linked to a specific social media trend. How would you validate this intelligence, assess its potential impact on community safety, and recommend proactive interventions to reduce harm?

2. You receive quarterly youth offence data showing fluctuations in certain regions. How would you determine whether these changes indicate an emerging trend, a seasonal pattern, or an anomaly? What intelligence methods or models would you apply, and how would you communicate the risk level to decision-makers?

Applications close Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager James English on 0419 497 858 or via james.english@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105  or via Lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au     

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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