Investigator

Full Time, Ongoing opportunity with EPA.

Salary: VPS 4 $100,894 - $114,476 + 12% super

Location: 33 Mackay Street, North Geelong - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) (Intra/interstate travel as required)

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'll conduct proactive and reactive investigations into suspected breaches of environmental crime, with a focus on pollution and waste offences. Working as part of EPA’s Environmental Crime Branch, you’ll play a key role in identifying high-risk offenders, preventing environmental harm, and holding those who breach environmental laws to account.

In this role you will:

• Deliver proactive and reactive investigations into suspected breaches of environmental offences.
• Gather evidence, prepare high-quality briefs of evidence, and appear in court as the informant where required.  
• Work closely with operations teams, Legal Branch and intelligence functions to support EPA’s regulatory priorities.
• Respond to environmental and public health incidents and emergencies as required.
• Ensure all investigations meet legislative, evidentiary, procedural and compliance requirements.

Skills and experience:

• Experience conducting criminal or regulatory investigations, including the gathering, assessment and documentation of evidence. 
• Ability to prepare clear reports, witness statements and briefs of evidence.
• Strong judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills in a legislative environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications in investigations, law, criminology, environmental science or similar (desirable).

To see the full position description: Click Here 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 28th June 2026 @ 23:59

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.