Permissioning Officer

2 x Fixed Term/ Full Time positions for 12 months

Salary: VPS 4 $97,955 - $111,142 pa + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands 3008  (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 will be a member of a team responsible for implementing EPA’s permissioning framework. You will assess applications across various permission types under the Environment Protection Act 2017, with a focus on permits and waste designations, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. Working under the direction of the Team Leader, Permitting, and with support from a Senior Permissioning Officer, you will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes. 

In this role you will:  

• In consultation with Science Division, Operations Division, Legal Branch, and senior Permissions staff, assess and determine permissions, ensuring that conditions set appropriate controls in preventing harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste. 
• Assess permit applications for scheduled activities listed in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021. You will ensure that proposals are proportionately assessed under the Environment Protection Act 2017, leading to minimisation or elimination of risks of harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste. You will also be required to assess waste designation applications and accredited consigner applications. 
• Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
• Represent the EPA positively in engaging with the community and duty holders to build knowledge and awareness of the laws that protect our environment and human health from pollution and waste, and the role of EPA as Victoria’s independent environmental regulator.

Skills and experience: 

• A background or demonstratable knowledge in site assessment, hydrogeology or waste industry is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017 and regulations, or other similar legislation.
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role which contributes to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture. 
• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 12 April 2026.

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.