Senior Project Officer

• Fixed Term/ Full Time vacancy until 23 January 2026
• VPS 5.1 $109,730 - $121,247 pa + 11.5% super

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 be responsible for the design, delivery and oversight of EPA’s regulatory strategy and plans. You will develop and deliver projects and activities that underpin delivery of EPA’s regulatory strategy, lead processes to identify EPA’s regulatory priorities aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, and support the oversight of EPA’s key regulatory partnerships, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. 

This is an exciting role for an experienced regulatory professional that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it delivers a new era of environmental protection in Victoria.  Working under broad direction of the Manager, Regulatory Strategy and Strategic Projects, you will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:  

• Lead the coordination and oversight of cross-organisational delivery of initiatives to address emerging regulatory challenges in line with the regulatory strategy and plan, including facilitating effective stakeholder management and decision-making with EPA’s senior leadership. 
• Support the effective implementation and review of EPA’s regulatory strategy and plans by developing clear communications, advice, guidance and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining effective networks and relationships with stakeholder, and review, evaluate and recommend actions to improve EPA’s regulatory effectiveness.
• Design and implement projects to implement EPA’s regulatory strategy, using good project management practices to plan, oversee, manage, monitor and quality assure delivery.
• Actively contribute to the oversight of EPA’s partnerships with external regulatory bodies to support an integrated, modern, and agile response to preventing environmental harm across the State in coordination with relevant parts of EPA that interact with those regulatory partners.

Skills and experience: 

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in public policy, environmental science, law, planning, economics, humanities, or other relevant discipline is desirable.
• Experience in design, development and delivery of strategic projects and plans, in a fast-moving and challenging public policy context preferably within Government.
• Well-developed understanding of regulatory practice, key regulatory tools and commonly used regulatory approaches and structures.
• Excellent communications skills including the ability to effectively communicate complex matters through clear and succinct briefings and papers, engaging presentations and effective meetings and conversations.

To see the full position description: Click here

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 5 January 2025. 

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. 

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 27 December 2024 to 31st December 2024 (inclusive). Employees are required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of annual leave balances, you may need to take annual leave without pay. **