Program Officer

6 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

$82,101 to $88,336 salary range
- Work from home options/Flexible work options/Hybrid working options
- Macleod is primary office location with travel and overnight stays required across Victoria

About the organisation
As the environmental regulator for Victoria, we set and implement environmental standards to help ensure all Victorians can enjoy clean air, healthy waterways and pollutant-free land.

**Benefits of working with the EPA**:

- Contribute to the protection of Victorian environment and health of its people
- 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
Conduct water monitoring operations across Victoria. Train regional EPA staff to use new water monitoring equipment in the field. Deliver high-quality water quality programs such as Beach Report and Yarra Watch (as part of an existing team).
Duties
- Support the delivery of high-quality recreational water monitoring programs, including Beach Report and Yarra Watch, that meet the priority needs of the EPA as a science-based regular.
- Deliver laboratory and field work operations as part of EPA's water monitoring programs (requires travel and overnight stays).
- Contribute to the procurement and management of scientific services and assets for water monitoring programs.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot field equipment in line with operating manuals and technical procedures ensuring all safety requirements are met.
- Represent the EPA positively in engaging with the community and duty holders to build knowledge and awareness of relevant laws.

Skills and experience
- A tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Microbiology, Freshwater Science, Marine Science or Ecotoxicology is desirable.
- Experience in delivery of water monitoring programs in accordance with a Quality Management System.
- A current driver's license.
- Ability to use, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot scientific equipment and general laboratory facilities.
- Demonstrated capability to deliver projects / programs to plan, including the management of risks, prioritisation of tasks, and monitoring of workflow.
- Proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team.
- You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.


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