Officer for The Protection of The Local Environment

2 weeks ago

Bendigo, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $86,691 - $93,275

Occupation: Environment

Reference: 993
- **VPS 3.2 | **Regional Victoria Based - North West Region - Fixed Term**, Full time Opportunity until 18 June 2025**

**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**:
You will work closely with local governments and other members of the EPA regional operations teams to address waste and pollution reports, including small to medium scale illegal dumping, litter, noise, dust, and odour. In this role, you will prioritise tasks and monitor workflow to deliver front-line regulatory operations aligned with EPA’s strategic priorities.

**In this role you will**:

- Support the delivery of the Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE) Program, responding to regional waste and pollution reports.
- Implement regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and the environment through education, engagement, compliance monitoring, and enforcement actions.
- Collaborate with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to enhance environmental and public health outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and improve teamwork practices.
- Utilise problem-solving skills and new powers/tools in the Environment Protection Act 2017 to deliver priority outcomes.

**Skills and experience**:

- Completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training, or the ability to complete it within a reasonable timeframe.
- Ability to deliver regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
- Knowledge of local government and environmental regulation related to pollution and waste is desirable.
- Project and program delivery skills, including risk management, task prioritisation, and workflow monitoring.

**To see the full position description**:Click here

**How to apply**

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.

**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.

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