Senior Environment Protection Specialist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEnvironmentalProtection Full time $91,418 - $103,725
Senior Environment Protection Specialist - Landfill and Contaminated Land

This is an exciting role for an operational regulator who wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria.

The Senior Environment Protection Specialist - Landfill and Contaminated Land will play a key role in leading the agency's on-ground regulatory response to environmental issues, including contaminated land and landfills in the region. This involves education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the management and/or regulation of contaminated land and/or landfills, with knowledge of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste. They will also have expertise in investigations, risk assessment and mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver regulatory actions focussed on landfills and/or contaminated land to prevent harm to communities and environment from pollution and waste through education and engagement, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance with environmental laws via regulatory notices and enforcement action.
  • Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
  • Provide expert advice and support capability building in the region; actively participate in the conduct of investigations (under the direction of Environmental Crime Branch); and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA's regulatory priorities.
  • Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
  • Provide support and guidance to other team members in delivering organisational priorities; contribute to the analysis, negotiation, and resolution of compliance issues; provide local intelligence to inform the development of preventative projects and compliance projects aligned to EPA's strategic regulatory priorities.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience in the management and/or regulation of contaminated land and/or landfills.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste.
  • Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (on-job), or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
  • Ability to be present at times and locations as required to successfully perform the role. This is usually satisfied by the possession of a current Victorian driver's licence.
  • A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Contribute to the protection of the Victorian environment and health of its people.
  • A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace with many careers' pathways.
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options.

About Us:

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 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.

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