Closes: 29 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 11324

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2026

Contact Officer: Christopher Popple on [email protected] or (02) 6207 9215

Details: ACT Corrective Services ACTCS) is looking for a highly motivated and conscientious person to fill the position of Team Leader, Intelligence Unit within the Intelligence Unit.

The successful applicant will contribute to an intelligence-led, risk-based intelligence capability for ACTCS through the conduct of sound research and high-level analysis. You will also be responsible for proactively collecting, collating and analysing information to produce intelligence that informs and influences decision-making.

In addition, you will apply sound research methodologies into contemporary issues and trends to inform operational outcomes, policy development and organisational strategy and prepare complex written intelligence reports and deliver oral briefings to a range of stakeholders in line with organisational standards and requirements.

Further to this, the successful applicant will prepare and deliver intelligence specific training to employees across ACTCS, foster, model and contribute to an information sharing culture and represent the ACTCS Intelligence Unit in internal and external meetings and forums as required.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.



We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Experience working in an intelligence environment will be highly regarded.
- The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess, or acquire and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance as an eligibility requirement for the position which will be sponsored by the ACT Government. Further information about the clearance process can be found on the AGSVA website. ACTCS will sponsor their clearance.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 21 December 2026 to 02 February 2029 with the possibility of permanency.



Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items:

- A one to two-page written response addressing the Qualified/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
- A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).

Please ensure you submit all required items. Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available from 21 December 2026 to 02 February 2029 with the possibility of permanency.

📌 Team Leader, Intelligence Unit | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra