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Intelligence Officer
Townsville District; Northern Region; Regional Operations; Kirwan
This intelligence position is attached to the Townsville District, Northern Region. This position is part of an Intelligence unit of both sworn police officers and civilian Intelligence analysts located in Townsville. The position will work in a team environment supporting both operational and tactical policing responses often time critical. The unit supports the District Management Team through analysing information from varied sources to develop actionable assessments. This includes identifying, locating, and interpreting raw data for decision-makers.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Intelligence |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/683093/26 |
| Closing date | 07-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Samantha MacDonald |
| Contact details | Phone: 4799 1492 Access the National Relay Service |
Your Key Accountabilities:
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Support the QPS Strategic Plan through the provision of intelligence services to Command and Regions in the assessment of problems places, cases and issues.
- Provide analytical advice and recommendations to QPS officers in relation to specific investigations and operations.
- Plan and prepare intelligence assessments in relation to crime and other community safety matters utilising accepted intelligence processes.
- Establish and maintain effective networks within the QPS and with external partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective work practices.
Role Requirements:
Qualification
- Qualifications in criminology, intelligence, criminal justice and/or previous work experience in an intelligence related role will be favourably considered.
Other
- The successful applicant/s may be required to undergo psychometric assessment, prior to appointment.
- Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and sensitive nature.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the minimal level of Negative Vetting Level 1.
- The successful applicant/s must undertake intelligence training delivered by the Queensland Police Service in line with current policy.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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