Lead Officer, Illegal Waste Dumping

​​Fixed Term, Full Time​ until March 2029​  

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands 3008

Salary: VPS 5.1 $116,413 - $128,631 pa + 12% super

About the role:

You will be responsible overseeing a team of five Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLEs) responsible for delivering EPA’s on ground regulatory response to illegal waste dumping across Victoria’s parks, forests, public land and council areas. The role plays a central part in delivering EPA’s Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce program—an outcomes based intervention designed to reduce harm to Victorian communities and the environment caused by pollution and waste. 

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage a team to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity; manage the allocation of resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting; and demonstrate a strong commitment to a positive culture and the development of staff.    
• Working as a member of the illegal waste dumping taskforce, plan, oversee and deliver regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and environment from pollution and waste through education and engagement, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance with environmental laws via regulatory notices and enforcement action; actively support the delivery of the Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) Illegal Waste Dumping (IWD) in the regions.  
• Actively participate in the conduct of investigations (under the direction of Environmental Crime Branch); and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA’s regulatory priorities.  
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents. 

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in environmental regulation.  
• Demonstrated experience and proven ability to lead a high performing team. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the delivery of frontline regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives. 
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes. 

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Tuesday, 26 May 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.