Waste Transport Officer

VPS 3 $79,122 - $87,599 + 12% super

Ongoing, Full Time opportunity 

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands 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 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:

The Waste Transport Officer is a member of a team responsible for leading EPA’s regulatory response to waste transport, including administration of Waste Tracker, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harms to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. You will use your initiative to prioritise workflow in supporting the delivery of the waste transport compliance program, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harms to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

In this role you will:

• As directed by the Senior Waste Transport Officer (VPS 4), support the delivery of the statewide waste transport compliance program; including administration of Waste Tracker, monitoring and reporting, joint roadside operations, inspections; infringements and other enforcement actions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of EPA’s waste transport policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all legislative and policy requirements.
• Contribute to the conduct of inspections, investigations, and enforcement action by providing information on where potential breaches of environmental laws have occurred, including providing support for summary prosecutions and the Infringements Court, such as the preparation of prosecution briefs and other evidentiary matters. 
• Comply with all legislative, policy and process obligations and requirements in the delivery of the waste transport compliance program, achieve the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications is desirable
• Knowledge of waste transport regulation is desirable.
• Ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
• An 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 11:59pm Monday, 10 November 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 29 December 2025 to 31st December 2025 (inclusive). Employees will be 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 accrued leave, you may need to take leave without pay.