Monitoring Officer

Fixed term, full time role until 24 April 2026

Location: Ernest Jones Drive, Macleod 3085 

Salary: Science A.3 - $89,292 to $96,073 + 12% superannuation

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:

Reporting to the Incident Monitoring Lead, the Monitoring Officer will work in a small team accountable to manage and deliver EPA’s Incident Monitoring (IM) capability. This team enables EPA to deploy environmental monitoring and screening equipment during emergencies, pollution response and other potentially hazardous environments. 

In this role you will:

• Support the deployment of equipment by assisting in the maintenance, calibration, servicing, and repairs of EPA’s IM equipment and fleet, in line with EPA’s emergency response protocols.
• Support the delivery of capability uplift for response to emergencies to enable EPA to provide rapid response monitoring and investigation for air, water and contaminated land.
• Support the development, improvement, and delivery of EPA’s Incident Monitoring technical training programs to build staff capability across the EPA and emergency services.
• Work closely with the Incident Coordination Unit to ensure monitoring services are available and can be rapidly deployed in response to incidents and emergencies.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working within Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Ability to use, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot scientific equipment and general laboratory facilities.
• Knowledge of techniques to monitor the environment.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in applied science/engineering or environmental science or a related science discipline is desirable.

To see the full position description: Click Here

How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 31 August 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.