At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct OSINT and threat monitoring to keep clients safe and informed.
- Company: Melbourne-based security firm with a focus on client safety and discretion.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and increased hours as demand rises.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by protecting people through insightful intelligence analysis.
- Qualifications: Experience with OSINT software and a background in protective intelligence or security roles.
The predicted salary is between 33.3 - 40.7 $ per hour.
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.
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 good 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 in Melbourne employer: Torus Risk
Torus Risk is an exceptional employer for those seeking a meaningful role in the security and risk advisory sector. Based in Melbourne CBD, we offer a competitive casual hourly rate and flexible work arrangements within a tight-knit team that values professionalism and sound judgement. Our commitment to employee growth and the opportunity to work on critical intelligence projects ensures that you will be making a real difference in keeping clients safe.
