Senior Project Advisor

Fixed Term, full time role 

Salary: VPS 5.1 - $113,022 to $124,884 + 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 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:

Exciting opportunity influencing major transport, energy, and resource projects in Victoria, ensuring alignment with EPA's goals. It requires strong technical and regulatory skills and project management expertise across all stages. You will engage with proponents and provide regulatory and technical advice to achieve optimal outcomes aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent risk of harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

In this role you will:

• Lead and facilitate state-significant infrastructure, energy, and earth resource projects.
• Provide authoritative and timely technical and regulatory advice on the environmental protection framework.
• Offer expert guidance on environmental protection regulations promptly and decisively.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, to streamline EPA's role in major infrastructure endeavours.
• Collaborate effectively with teams to ensure accountability and timely completion of complex projects.

Skills and experience

• Senior-level experience in government-related development advisory roles.
• Proficient in communication, stakeholder management, and major project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technically complex projects within regulatory contexts.
• Strong commitment to accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

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How to Apply:

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application, applications close on Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Completion of the application questions.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au or Kristel Hartlief at kristel.hartlief@epa.vic.gov.au or 0436671269.

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.