Infringement Officer

• VPS 3.1 $76,817 - $85,048 pa + 11.5% super

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 will be responsible for leading EPA’s regulatory response in relation to administering EPA’s litter/waste and motor vehicle programs to address littering from vehicles and noisy and smoky vehicle emissions. With a focus on educating Victorian communities and enforcing compliance with the law, as a member of an engaging and flexible team, you will use your excellent communication and organisational skills to deliver high-volume administrative processing of reports, issuing infringements, notices and advisory letters, and post-issue infringement management, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harms to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.  You will use your decision-making abilities and initiative to prioritise workflow within statutory timeframes in supporting the delivery of the program, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.  

In this role you will:  

• Working under the direction of the Senior Infringement Officer (VPS 4), contribute to the delivery of the statewide litter and motor vehicle programs through assessing high volume reports (over 15,000 per year) and decision making in issuing infringements, notices and advisory letters, including post-issue infringement management; contribute to motor vehicle roadside operations; support delivery of other statewide compliance programs as required.

• Contribute to enforcement action by escalating unpaid infringements to Fines Victoria and providing support for summary prosecutions such as the preparation and collation of evidentiary matters for prosecution briefs.
• Comply with all legislative, policy and process obligations and requirements in the delivery of the litter and motor vehicles program, achieve the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.

Skills and experience: 

• Experience in data processing or a high-volume environment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the infringement process is desirable.
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role contributing to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture.
• Demonstrated capability to deliver projects / programs to plan, including the management of risks, prioritisation of tasks, monitoring of workflow; and contributing to the evaluation of project/program effectiveness; use of initiative to identify, communicate, and address delivery risks and opportunities to improve organisational outcomes. 

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 30 December 2024.

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. 

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 27 December 2024 to 31st December 2024 (inclusive). Employees are required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of annual leave balances, you may need to take annual leave without pay. **