Team Leader Regulatory Learning & Development

• Fixed Term/ Full time vacancy until 3 October 2025
• VPS 5.2 $121,250 - $132,764 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 lead and manage a team responsible for onboarding and capability development of Authorised Officers, and the regulatory capability uplift for EPA staff. You will design, develop and deliver regulatory learning and development programs, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is a senior role for an experienced regulator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working closely with the Manager, Regulatory Learning and Development, you will lead and manage a team through change to ensure a positive organisational culture and ensure the highest standards of performance and integrity are achieved; and foster genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:  

• As a senior member of the Regulatory Learning and Development Unit, lead and manage a team to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity; manage the allocation of resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting; and demonstrate a strong commitment to a positive culture and the development of staff.
• Design, develop and deliver the regulatory learning and development program to support the learning needs of internal and external regulatory decision makers, including both ongoing / required and targeted learning and development curriculum.
• Embed evaluation methodology in design and delivery of learning solutions to gather data to demonstrate return on expectations.
• Administer and oversight external learning and development providers, ensuring value for money is achieved by the EPA.

Skills and experience: 

• Senior experience in the development and delivery of learning and development programs, preferably within Government.
• Experience leading and managing staff. Ability to implement performance management and development frameworks that manage staff performance, build organisational capability, and support individual development objectives; create and promote and environment that appropriately balances teamwork and individual accountability; provides timely, constructive, and objective feedback.
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role which contributes to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture.
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 12 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. **