Divisional Support Officer

Fixed term, full time role until 25 September 2026

Salary - VPS 5.1: $113,022 to $124,884 + 12% superannuation

Location - 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the Divisional Support Officer, leads and manages a small team responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Directors in the effective operations of Corporate Services Division.

This is a senior and strategic role for an experienced business management officer or policy advisor that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. You lead and manage a team through change to ensure a positive organisational culture and ensure the highest standards of performance and integrity are achieved.

In this role you will: 

• Support the development and delivery of the division’s annual delivery plan, including regular tracking, progress reporting and coordination of Divisional Performance Forums.
• Applying high levels of influence, negotiation, and critical thinking, you will build, maintain and leverage relationships and partnerships to ensure effective coordination of work and quality reports and briefings to meet priority deadlines.
• Drive planning and reporting for the Corporate Services Division, ensuring consistency with organisational requirements.
• Plan, oversight and deliver the provision of executive assistance, policy advice and project management support to the Executive Director and Directors in the division.
• Lead the provision of general administrative support across Corporate Services Division, including briefing and correspondence workflows, audit and compliance activities, document management and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to ensure organisational requirements are met.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in business management, policy, public administration, or a related discipline is desirable.
• A proven record of achievement in a senior coordination, policy, business advisory or program role, demonstrating contribution to high business performance and a positive organisational culture.
• Proven executive coordination skills – utilizing high levels of negotiation and influence to ensure executives and management deliver high quality coordinated work to meet priority deadlines.
• Demonstrated focus on accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence, and transparency.
• Proven capability to build and sustain enduring relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of outcomes and achievement of goals and targets.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.