Senior Engagement Officer

Full Time, Fixed Term role until 5th May 2027

Salary: VPS 5.1 $113,022 - $124,884 pa + 12% super

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (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 lead engagement and consultation with communities, industry, and government on EPA Permissioning assessments, ensuring transparent and effective regulatory decisions that protect Victorian communities and the environment.

In this role you will:  

• Lead proactive and reactive communications and engagement for the Licences Unit
• Manage complex and controversial stakeholder engagements with professionalism and diplomacy
• Coordinate public advertising of Development Licences permits and collate large volumes of submissions
• Support conferences and forums: book venues, craft communications, liaise with facilitators
• Provide advice on effective engagement approaches and conference styles

Skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in community and stakeholder engagement, ideally in a regulatory setting
• Strong written communication and organisational skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects independently
• Excellent problem-solving, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with EPA regulatory tools (desirable)

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 1st January 2026 @ 23:59

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.