Team Leader, Internal Review

Ongoing, full-time role

Salary: VPS 5.2 - $128,635 to $140,849 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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:

As Team Leader, Internal Review, you will lead the unit responsible for reviews of regulatory notices and drive improvements in the quality of regulatory decision-making and operations across EPA.

This is an opportunity to lead transparent, risk and evidence-based review processes, strengthen organisational learning and support EPA to prevent harm to the environment and human health from pollution and waste.

In this role you will:

• Lead the Internal Review Unit to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics and integrity.
• Manage resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting to meet organisational priorities.
• Embed a robust, transparent, risk and evidence-based approach and an appropriate decision-making accountability framework.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policy and processes for internal reviews of remedial notices and infringements under relevant legislation.
• Communicate review trends and insights across EPA to support knowledge sharing, risk-based thinking and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop staff, provide constructive feedback and build a high-performing team.

Skills and experience

• Leadership experience, preferably within an internal review or assurance function in government.
• Detailed understanding of the Environment Protection Act 2017, associated regulations and Victoria’s environmental protection framework.
• Detailed knowledge of environmental regulation relating to pollution, waste and contamination, particularly remedial notices and infringements.
• Understanding of regulatory practice and the ability to implement legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures.
• Strong capability to lead people, manage resources and improve the quality and consistency of regulatory decisions.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in law, environmental science, quality management or a related discipline is desirable.

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How to apply

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59PM.

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.