Specialist Investigator

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $129,379 - $151,259

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: 570

**Specialist Investigator - VPS 6.1**
- Fulltime, ongoing position | Primarily based at EPA's Sunshine office
- VPS 6.1 $129,379 to $151,259 + 11% superannuation
- One percent salary increase on 1 December 2023
- Lead and role model high standards of performance and accountability

**About the Organisation**

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator. EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment. We work in a complex and ever-changing operating environment. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

**Benefits of working with EPA**:

- Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health.
- A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with many career pathways.
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Manager Investigations - Metropolitan Melbourne Area, the Specialist Investigator is a senior member of a team responsible for conducting intelligence-led investigations into environmental crime (relating to pollution and waste) across Metropolitan Melbourne Area, 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.

**In this role you will**:

- Lead and role model high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
- Manage the allocated resources, budgets, contribute to business and project planning and reporting.
- Lead the planning and conduct of complex investigations into environmental crime related to pollution and waste and bring those that break environmental laws to account.
- Use innovative and proven techniques to prevent and detect environmental crime related to pollution and waste, targeting high risk offenders.
- Lead close collaboration with other investigators, regional operations teams, Legal Branch, Data Analytics and Intelligence Unit and other parts of EPA in delivering EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities.
- Ensure 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.

**Skills and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in investigations, law or a related discipline is desirable.
- Extensive senior level experience and a record of achievement in the management and conduct of preventing, detecting, and investigating crime.
- Current EPA Authorised Officer and Informant is desirable.
- Knowledge of contemporary techniques for the conduct of proactive and reactive investigations.
- An understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.

For further information about the role, you can view our **position description** here: PD 701237

**How to Apply**:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close **14 December 2023.**

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.

**Need to know more?**

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.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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