Policy Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time role until 4 December 2028

Salary: VPS 4 - $97,955 to $111,142 + 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 Senior Policy Officer, the Policy Officer is a member of a team responsible for delivering high-quality policy and regulation advice, projects, and initiatives in relation to water, air, and noise. This role will focus on, but not be limited to, the designated Live Music Precincts noise requirements review project.

In this role you will:

• Develop, maintain, monitor, and report on project plans, facilitating timely informed decision making on key project issues by stakeholders and project governance, appropriately escalating risks, and issues to senior management as required.
• Contribute to the development of key regulatory positions to inform drafting of instruments and operational approaches, including assessing impact of proposed regulatory outcomes in line with good practice and government policy.
• Provide evidence-based, useful, and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders, including EPA executives, ministerial offices, public sector peers, and external organisations.  
• Support the effective implementation of legislation and regulatory policy by developing clear communication, guidance and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in Government in a similar role, preferably for a regulator or in the music regulation industry.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating regulatory policy, instruments or strategy, in a public policy context is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is mandatory.
• Commitment to supporting a healthy team culture.
• A proactive risk-based approach to problem-solving and improvement.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in public policy, environmental science, law, planning, economics, humanities, or a related discipline is desirable.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 4 January 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.