Senior Program Lead - Permissioning

2 x fixed term, full time roles available until 30 June 2026 - Senior Program Leads for Permissioning Projects 

Salary: VPS 5.2 - $124,888 to $136,747 + 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 Manager, Permissioning Projects and Improvements, the Senior Program Lead manages a team responsible for implementing EPA’s permissioning framework. You will design and lead a team reviewing permission conditions or permissions transitions and renewals under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

In this role you will: 

• Define and develop the scope and project plan by leading workshops and planning activities in a cross functional manner with impacted teams and or departments at EPA, attaining agreement on overall approach considering all aspects of the regulatory framework and EPAs risk appetite. 
• Develop and implement project management and change management plans, with clearly defined objectives, targets, and measures to assess effectiveness in both a qualitative and quantitative manner; continually align and integrate change management planning, activity, and evaluation with broader organisational activity to improve regulatory performance.

• Develop, deliver and provide ongoing reporting of the approved project plan milestones ensuring appropriate governance at each stage. Report each phase of the project to the Quarterly Business Review Forum for approval.
• Ensure effective documentation of approach, versioning and maintenance relating to changes to EPA’ s condition library for all permissions.

Skills and experience:

• Project/Program management, process and systems and people leadership experience.
• Senior level experience in permissioning within Government is preferred.
• Proven ability to mentor, provide technical expertise and peer review the work of less experienced team members.
• Proven ability to effectively and positively engage and communicate with others, in a facilitation forum, in writing and verbally more broadly.
• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications is desirable.

To see the full position description: 

• Senior Program Lead – Permission Transitions and Renewals : Click Here
• Senior Program Lead – Permission Conditions Reviews : Click Here

How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 23 July 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.