Field Surveillance Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $105,479 - $116,550

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: 569

**Field Surveillance Officer - VPS 5.1**
- Fulltime, ongoing position
- VPS 5.1 $105,479 to $116,550 + 11% superannuation
- One percent salary increase on 1 December 2023
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to a positive workplace culture.

**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 Surveillance Program Specialist, the Field Surveillance Officer is a senior member of a team that works across the state in the development of strategies, policies and procedures and the conduct surveillance activities to support the prevention, detection, and investigation of environmental crime (related to pollution and waste).

**In this role you will**:

- Provide leadership and role modelling to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
- Ensure work is delivered to achieve required outcomes on time and to budget; coach and develop other regional based staff.
- As directed by the Surveillance Program Specialist, oversight, plan and deliver surveillance activities (technical, physical, and aerial) to obtain relevant information and intelligence to prevent, detect and investigate environmental crime (related to pollution and waste).
- Capture, monitor and record information relevant to surveillance utilising a variety of surveillance devices, ensuring all legislative, process and compliance obligations are met.
- Contribute to evidentiary material, including internal reports, statements, affidavits, and other documentation to support investigations and litigation; attend legal proceedings and give evidence obtained through surveillance activities.
- Work collaboratively with co-regulators to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes; and provide local intelligence to inform EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities.

**Skills and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in investigations, law or a related discipline is desirable.
- Demonstrated operational experience in the management and conduct of physical or technical surveillance (including covert is desirable) in a law enforcement, intelligence, or regulatory body.
- Knowledge of contemporary techniques for the conduct of proactive and reactive investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, policies, and procedures for the conduct of physical and technical surveillance.
- A broad 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 701248

**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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