Investigator

Ongoing/ full-time vacancy

Salary: VPS 4 - $97,995 to $111,142 p.a + 11.5% superannuation

Office Location: 8–12 Seymour St Traralgon 3844 

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 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:

Reporting to the Lead Investigator, the Investigator is a member of a team responsible for conducting intelligence-led investigations into environmental crime (relating to pollution and waste) in the region and supporting statewide investigatons, proactively targeting high risk offenders to systematically identify and prevent environmental harm from occurring and ensuring that those that break environmental laws are held to account. This is an exciting role for a criminal investigator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working under broad direction from the Lead Investigator, you will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and ensure you achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; and foster genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• As directed by the Lead Investigator, deliver proactive investigations in the region to systematically identify and stop environmental harm related to pollution and waste; and bring those that break environmental laws to account.
• Collaborate with regional operations teams, Legal Branch, Data Analytics and Intelligence Unit and other parts of EPA in delivering EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities; and in ensuring that the conduct of investigations and the prosecution of cases ensures the optimal use of EPA resources, is aligned to strategic priorities and is in the public interest.
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
• Ensure all legislative, process and compliance obligations are met in the conduct of investigations and surveillance.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in investigations, law or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience in conduct of criminal investigations.
• An understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
• A proven record of achievement in a similar role which contributes to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

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. Once employed a baseline security check will also be required.

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.