Full Time, Ongoing position with EPA.

Salary: VPS 4 $100,894 - $114,476 + 12% super

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands (negotiable) - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

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:

You’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of EPA’s waste levy and financial assurance programs, with a primary focus on waste levy. This role sits within a key regulatory function that ensures duty holders meet their obligations, supporting compliance and protecting the environment and community.

Working in a structured, data-driven environment, you’ll review levy submissions, identify discrepancies, and work across EPA to support regulatory outcomes and enforcement where needed.

In this role you will: 

• Contribute to the delivery of the financial assurance program through assessing potential environmental impacts and applying the legislative framework
• Manage the quarterly waste levy process, reviewing and validating licence holder submissions
• Conduct quality assurance checks and manage adjustments, including over and under payments
• Prepare and issue notices of assessment in line with legislative requirements
• Support the annual waste levy audit program, working with external auditors on high-risk sites
• Work across EPA (including regions and legal) to manage non-compliance, including escalations and court processes

 Skills and experience:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external environments
• Strong data and numerical capability (Excel, analysis, cross-referencing)
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation in a regulatory or risk-based environment
• Experience in regulatory, compliance or government roles (corporate backgrounds also considered)
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume, process-driven work
• Exposure to waste, landfill, pollution, or environmental regulation (desirable)

To see the full position description: Click Here 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 21 June 2026 @ 23:59

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.