Team Leader, Environment Protection

Full Time, Fixed Term role until 02 March 2029

Salary: VPS 5.1 $113,022- $124,884 + 12% superannuation

Location: 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray VIC  - 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’ll lead regional regulatory operations in the West Metropolitan Region, protecting communities and the environment from pollution and waste. Managing a small, multidisciplinary team, you’ll lead the delivery of operational plans and oversee regulatory projects aligned to EPA’s annual compliance programs and strategic priorities.

In this role you will:  

• Lead and manage a high-performing regulatory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and ethical practice.
• Lead regional regulatory operations across the West Metropolitan Melbourne Region, including operational planning, resource allocation, workforce planning, project delivery and performance reporting.
• Provide oversight of annual compliance planning activities and ensure operational projects are delivered in line with EPA compliance programs and regulatory priorities.
• Ensure regulatory activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Apply appropriate regulatory tools, instruments and regulatory posture to drive effective compliance and enforcement outcomes.
• Respond to environmental and public health incidents and contribute to emergency and incident response activities as required.

Skills and experience: 

• Proven leadership experience in a regulatory environment (e.g. environmental regulation or government compliance), with demonstrated people and performance management capability.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, supporting capability uplift and continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, compliance programs and government processes.
• Demonstrated experience using regulatory tools and instruments to achieve proportionate and effective regulatory outcomes.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and public value.

To see the full position description: Click Here 

How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on 24 March 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. 

• EPA INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Employees must seek the approval of their substantive manager before applying for a secondment. Please send written confirmation to Careers@epa.vic.gov.au.

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.