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Science Advisor

Division:  Science
VPS Grade:  Fixed Term
Location: 

Macleod, AU

Fixed Term/ Full Time role from 1 July 2025 to 4 August 2026

Salary: Science B $95,102 - $107,905 pa + 11.5% super

Location: Ernest Jones Drive, Macleod 3085

 

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 manage daily requests for end-user support, scientific information and advice to support regulatory decision-making. Science Advisors use initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor services to support the delivery of timely and high-quality scientific guidance, advice and data, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

 

In this role, you will:  

  • Work under the direction of the Science Services Lead, take a customer service approach to delivering timely and high-quality scientific services, advice and information as required by EPA staff to meet the organisation’s strategic and regulatory priorities.

  • Deliver EQuIS and the Sampling and Analysis Service (a business-hours rostered service) to EPA staff to ensure evidence is appropriately collected and tested for regulatory decision-making

  • Fulfil Power User responsibilities for EQuIS, EPA Victoria’s environmental data management system; including end-user support, resolution of data errors with laboratory providers, system administration tasks, system maintenance/improvements, acceptance testing, reporting and, the development of guidance, training and communications.

  • Deliver Applied Science Connect service (a business-hours rostered service) including the management of requests for scientific information from EPA staff to support regulatory decision-making, interpreting, prioritising, and assigning requests to relevant Science Division experts, ensuring a timely and high-quality response.

  • Support the management of external laboratory service providers to ensure they deliver services in accordance with their contracts. Raise service delivery or performance risks and assist with their mitigation.

 

Skills and experience: 

  • A tertiary qualification in environmental sciences or a related discipline.

  • Experience with EQuIS and/or ServiceNow is desirable.

  • Experience in one or more of air, noise, odour, contaminated environments, waste, water, human health, chemistry or data sciences.

  • A proven record of achievement in a similar role which contributes to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture

 

To see the full position description: Click here  

 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 15 April 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. 

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