Permissioning Officer

Fixed term, full time role until 30 December 2025

Salary: VPS 3 - $76,817 to $93,275 p.a + 11.5% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3000

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 use your initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor workflow in assessing applications and issuing operating and pilot project licences under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

Duties:

To be successful in this role you will be required to (not limited to):

• Project manage a portfolio of applications and prioritise competing deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with others to ensure accountability and delivery of Permissioning decisions within statutory timeframes.
• In consultation with the Science Division, Operations Division, and Legal Branch, you will review, assess, and determine applications for completeness, and determine for issue or refusal.
• Model positive behaviours and support colleagues in their work.
• Support the Permissioning Unit to implement EPA’s Permissioning framework.

Skills and experience:

Here are the types of experience, qualifications, and qualities we are looking for:

• Holds a relevant tertiary degree, postgraduate qualification, or equivalent relevant experience within a science, environment background, or related fields. (desirable).
• Broad understanding of the Environment Protection Act 2017 and regulations (desirable).
• Ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives, and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes (desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple applications and prioritise competing statutory deadlines.
• Experience and ability to be an influential and effective team member.
• Ability to use your critical thinking skills and experience to determine the best solution for a problem or complex situation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday, 5 January 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.