Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce Lead

Full Time, Fixed Term role from 3 March 2026 – 2 March 2029

Salary: VPS 5.2 $124,888 - $136,747 pa + 12% super

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

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 lead EPA’s Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce, manage a small team and partnering across government and industry to design and deliver interventions that reduce illegal dumping across Victoria. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse sectors.

In this role you will:  

• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of the Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce, ensuring projects meet timelines and quality standards.
• Manage resources, budgets, and reporting while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Represent EPA at external forums, confidently stepping up to influence discussions and raise awareness of environmental laws and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery, applying new regulatory powers under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

Skills and experience: 

• Senior-level experience in project or program management, delivering complex regulatory initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership capability with proven ability to manage diverse teams and hold your own in challenging forums.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple sectors.
• Solution-focused problem solver, highly articulate with advanced communication and documentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulation and monitoring frameworks, including waste duties and evaluation processes.

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 11th January 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.