Torus Risk is a Melbourne-based security and risk advisory firm. We provide close protection, security management and intelligence services to private clients and organisations. Our team comes from law enforcement and military, and we run our work the way we were trained to: discreetly, carefully, and with the client always at the centre.

The role

We're looking for an experienced casual Intelligence Analyst to support our protective intelligence program. You'll work on open-source and investigative intelligence that feeds directly into clients' physical security programs. It's meaningful work where good analysis keeps people safe.

What you'll do

Run ongoing OSINT and threat monitoring across media, social platforms, the dark web and digital ecosystems

Identify and assess emerging risks to clients: physical, reputational and digital

Produce a structured monthly intelligence brief for executive readers

Write threat assessments, travel risk assessments, digital vulnerability reports and due diligence reports

Conduct discreet investigations and background checks into individuals, entities and vendors

Build network and relationship maps where they're needed

Support incident response by investigating leaks, breaches or security incidents

Collect and organise information so it can be used for legal or strategic purposes

What we're looking for

Hands-on experience with OSINT software, which you will use every shift.

A background in protecting people. For example: protective intelligence, close or executive protection, police or government protective security, VIP/dignitary protection, fixated-person or threat assessment work, or a security or intelligence role supporting at-risk people





Strong OSINT tradecraft, including managed attribution and valuable operational security

Clear, concise writing for executive and non-specialist readers

Absolute discretion, and comfort working under strict confidentiality

A sound understanding of the legal and ethical limits on collection in Australia, including the Privacy Act

Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Victorian Private Security Individual Operator Licence (Investigator), or an equivalent licence capable of mutual recognition

Experience in law enforcement, defence or national security intelligence

Familiarity with dark web sources and person/corporate records platforms

A current or previous Australian Government security clearance

Formal intelligence training or qualifications (e.g. Cert IV/Diploma in Government Investigations, or intelligence analysis courses)

What's on offer

A competitive casual hourly rate

Melbourne CBD based, with flexible work arrangements

Work with a tight-knit team that values professionalism and judgement

Potential for more hours as work increases

To apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter (one page max) covering:

Your experience with OSINT software: what software, how long you've used it and what kind of work you did with it

Your background in protecting people and how intelligence supported that work

All applicants must have full Australian working rights and be willing to undergo a National Police Check. All applications are handled in confidence.

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📌 Protective Intelligence Analyst — OSINT (Melbourne)
🏢 Torus Risk
📍 Melbourne