Waste Specialist

Ongoing, Full-Time Position

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands, 3008

Salary: VPS 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 pa + 12% superannuation

About the role:

You will provide expert technical advice, operational support, and compliance and enforcement reviews relating to Waste and high-risk sites, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.    

In this role you will:

• Under the direction of the Team Leader, Field Specialists – Waste, plan and deliver programs to improve the regulation of Waste and high-risk sites, developing risk-based approaches to solving environmental and human health problems.  
• Provide specialist expertise to support effective frontline regulation of Waste and high-risk sites aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, including leading and supporting site inspections to support the assessment of risks presented by Waste and high-risk sites to the environment and human health. 
• Actively participate in the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA’s regulatory priorities.
• Contribute to the upskilling of regional operations teams and other parts of EPA in the regulation, and identification and management of risks, associated with Waste and high-risk sites, including by providing training and technical advice.
• Work closely with regional operations teams in implementing compliance and enforcement audits, reviews and actions for complex sites and cases related to Waste and high-risk sites, with a view to improving compliance outcomes and preventing harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste. 

Skills and experience:

• Experience and recognised expertise in waste. 
• A knowledge and understanding of Victoria’s environmental protection laws. 
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role which contributes to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture. 

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Monday, 1 June 2026 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.