Senior Environment Protection Officer

1 x Fixed Term/ Full Time vacancy until 22 September 2025 

Based in West Metro, Sunshine 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 be a senior member of a team responsible for EPA’s on-ground regulatory response in the region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action. You will use your initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor workflow in delivering frontline regulatory operations, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

In this role you will:  

• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
• Comply with all legislative, policy and process obligations and requirements in the conduct of regulatory operations; achieve the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity
• Provide support and guidance to team members in delivering organisational priorities by offering expertise and mentorship.
• Represent the EPA positively when engaging with the community and duty holders, fostering awareness and understanding of the laws that protect the environment and human health from pollution and waste, while clearly communicating the EPA's role as Victoria’s independent environmental regulator.

Skills and experience: 

• Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (on-job),or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
• Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in a relevant regulatory role (e.g. environmental regulation)
• Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement skills by effectively communicating with diverse groups, including duty holders and team members, ensuring alignment of goals, addressing concerns, and fostering collaborative relationships.

To see the full position description: Click Here 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 26 November 2024.

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. 

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 27 December 2024 to 31st December 2024 (inclusive). Employees are required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of annual leave balances, you may need to take annual leave without pay. **