Support Officer

Ongoing, full time role

Salary: VPS 3 - $79,122 to $96,073 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008, hybrid

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:

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will use your initiative to monitor, prioritise and manage workflow across the Development Advisory Unit and facilitate the triage and assessment of planning, development and earth resources applications referred to EPA by state and local government, planning authorities and Resources Victoria.

In this role you will: 

• Working under the direction of the Team Leader, Development and Earth Resources Advisory, monitor, prioritise and manage the referral workflow across the Development Advisory Unit to facilitate the delivery of EPA’s function as referral authority.
• Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices. 
• Undertake administrative processes and other tasks as directed for the effective achievement of regulatory outcomes; ensure that all Government and EPA policies and procedures, such and financial management, occupational health and safety, and conduct are complied with.   

Skills and experience:

• A proven record of achievement in a similar role contributing to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications is desirable.
• Experience in providing business support is desirable, preferably in a planning environment.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Planning System is desirable.
• A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 5 October 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.