Manager, Circular Economy Infrastructure

Ongoing, full-time role

Salary: VPS 6.2 $166,938 to $191,084 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 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, with practical options that support 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:

As Manager, Circular Economy Infrastructure, you will lead a team delivering evidence-based infrastructure planning, oversight of the waste to energy scheme and licence holders, and practical advice and insights for Victoria’s waste, recycling and resource recovery sector.

This is an opportunity to shape statewide infrastructure planning, translate complex technical and policy issues into clear decision-making products, and build productive partnerships across government, local government, portfolio partners and industry.

In this role you will:

• Lead infrastructure planning advice, products and strategic documents that support statewide waste, recycling and resource recovery priorities.
• Provide expert, evidence-based infrastructure and land use planning advice, including planning referrals, sector needs and practical planning responses.
• Oversee waste to energy facility performance, including compliance with licence conditions and other obligations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through effective workforce planning, resource allocation, procurement, contract management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Translate complex technical, planning and policy matters into clear reports, briefings and decision-making products.
• Build productive relationships across government, local government, portfolio partners and industry to strengthen sector planning and circular economy outcomes.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated strategic planning capability, including delivery of infrastructure planning initiatives aligned with organisational and government priorities.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical capability to assess complex issues, risks and opportunities and support sound decisions.
• Proven people leadership experience, including building accountability, capability and a positive team culture.
• Proven ability to influence and sustain productive relationships with government, local government, industry and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing resources, budgets, contracts and governance processes.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and policy issues into clear advice.
• Professional integrity, sound judgement and a strong commitment to accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes.

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How to apply

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations and suitability for the role.
• Resume, including contact details for two referees.

For enquiries relating to this role, please contact careers@epa.vic.gov.au.

Need to know more?

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment verification, referee checks, a statutory declaration and a national police check. Additional security clearance may be required for designated roles.

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 committed to merit, equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside.