Permissioning Officer

Fixed term, full time position until 31 December 2026

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

Location - 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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:

Reporting to the Team Leader, Development Licences, the Permissioning Officer is a member of a team responsible for implementing EPA’s permissioning framework. You will assess applications and issue development licences, Pilot Project Licences and assess and determine complex short term discharge applications under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

In this role you will: 

• Support the implementation of EPA’s permissioning framework to ensure that scheduled activities, infrastructure, and other development projects are appropriately authorised under the Environment Protection Act 2017.
• Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
• In consultation with Science Division, Operations Division and Legal Branch, assess development licences that authorise capital works and the commissioning of a plant or premises.
• In consultation with Science Division, Operations Division and Legal Branch, assess development licence applications, pilot project applications and assess and determine complex short term discharge applications under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications is desirable.
• Experience in permissioning, preferably within Government.
• Knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017 and regulations.
• Knowledge of development assessment and approval processes, and the translation of policy and guidance into practical application.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 27 May 2026 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.