Protective Security Intelligence Analyst

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Protective Security Intelligence Analyst.

Whats the role

If youre naturally curious love connecting the dots and can turn complex information into clear actionable insights this could be the role for you.

As a Protective Security Intelligence Analyst youll help identify assess and respond to threats that could impact Westpacs people customers operations and reputation. Working within a highly experienced Protective Security team youll gather and analyse information from a range of sources including open-source intelligence social media internal reporting and specialist intelligence platforms.

This is a role where investigative thinking and intelligence analysis come together. One day you might be building a threat assessment the next youre supporting a protective security investigation or preparing an executive briefing on an emerging risk.

Your work will help leaders make informed decisions during incidents investigations and rapidly evolving situations. Youll join a collaborative team with deep expertise across intelligence law enforcement military and protective security backgrounds offering a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing your own perspective and expertise.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Sydney / Warrane Gadigal Country with flexible hybrid working arrangements available. Standard working hours are 38.5 hours per week with some flexibility required during security incidents or urgent intelligence matters.

What do I need

• Proven experience in intelligence investigations protective security law enforcement journalism or a comparable analytical discipline
• Strong understanding of intelligence collection structured analytical techniques threat assessment methodologies and intelligence production
• Demonstrated experience using OSINT and SOCMINT ethically safely and in accordance with policy requirements
• Strong analytical judgement with the ability to identify patterns emerging risks intelligence gaps and concerning behaviours from diverse information sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce clear concise and executive-ready intelligence products
• High levels of integrity discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information

Highly desirable:

• Experience in financial services corporate security investigations or regulated industries
• Experience using intelligence platforms social media monitoring tools and vendor intelligence systems
• Understanding of protective security threats such as insider risk protest activity fixated persons criminal threats cyber-enabled physical security risks and geopolitical developments

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

To get started simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.

Were all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age gender background or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

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We may close this job advertisement earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.