Lead Intelligence and Mapping Officer

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, were looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Were all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, wed love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that childrens rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

Were proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• An exciting opportunity to work in the State Control Centre, as a Lead Intelligence and Mapping Officer (within Emergency Management)
• Full time (shift work), Fixed term for 12 months
• Attractive VPS 5 salary between $113,022 - $136,747 + superannuation

What does the business unit do?

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by working with government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies. EMV is a statutory entity and is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Operations

The purpose of the Operations directorate is to lead the emergency operational coordination and state operations in Victoria by working with communities, government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

Please note - The role works on a rostered basis. The successful candidate will be required to work outside normal business hours and on weekends. This may include stand-by arrangements.

What will the role do?

The Lead Intelligence and Mapping Officer is responsible leading and developing a team of intelligence and mapping specialists.

Key accountabilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of intelligence and mapping specialists, providing clear direction, advice and necessary support through developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
• Providing leadership and management of a program which ensures the provision of high quality and high value predictive services, mapping and geospatial data analysis in a timely manner.
• Managing and leading the team in the use of a variety of computer systems and applications, including but not limited to geographic information systems (GIS) mapping tools that support the provision of effective intelligence information and reporting.
• Delivering briefings and presentations to inform key stakeholders and influence decision making and the development of intelligence briefs.
• Ensuring intelligence and mapping products are available for operations, plans, briefings, public information and media within the State Control Centre and supporting agencies.

Please refer to the position description for more detailed accountabilities

What skills and knowledge should a Lead Intelligence and Mapping Office have?

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience in geospatial analysis and mapping (preferably using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment) and predictive services.
• Understanding of geospatial mapping and predictive services in an emergency management context.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Victorias emergency management arrangements is desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate intelligence and/or mapping discipline (such as Strategic Analysis or Geographical Information Systems) is desirable.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 26 June 2025.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young peoples rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

Information :

• Company : Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
• Position : Lead Intelligence and Mapping Officer
• Location : Victoria
• Country : AU