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Science Outreach Lead

Division:  Science
VPS Grade:  Fixed Term
Location: 

Macleod, AU

Fixed term, full time role from 1 July 2025 to 17 July 2026

Salary: VPS 5.1 - $109,730 to $121,247 + 11.5% superannuation

Office Location: Ernest Jones Drive, Macleod VIC 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:

Working collaboratively, you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of community science activities. This includes citizen science and community engagement activities to enhance the delivery and engagement of science to help to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

The position will use initiative, strategic thinking and strong communication skills to lead a collaborative approach to partner with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the development and delivery of initiatives and projects to increase the delivery and engagement of science.

 

In this role you will:

  • Lead and enhance EPA’s community science program to help ensure it is resourced, fit for purpose, sustainable and meets organisational objectives.

  • Collaborate with scientists, operations and other EPA staff to design and deliver initiatives that fit EPA and community objective.

  • Support the managment of EPA's soil laboratory and application of in-field soil screening equipment.

  • Facilitate trials, workshops, ongoing scientific/technical support, and other events with relevant target audiences (this may include occasional regional travel and weekend or out of work hours).

 

Skills and experience:

  • Graduate qualifications and/or relevant experience in applied/environmental science or equivalent is mandatory; post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field are highly desirable. 
  • Relevant experience in citizen science, community science and/or science outreach is highly desirable;
  • Relevant experience developing communication and engagement products suited to various target audiences is desirable;
  • A current driver’s licence is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of safe use and work practices in the application of techniques and use of scientific equipment relevant to environmental chemistry and/or monitoring. 

 

To see the full position description: Click Here

 

How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 13 April 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.

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