Field Surveillance Officer

An exciting opportunity for a Field Surveillance Officer
- Ongoing
- Full time
- Immediate start

Field Surveillance Officer
- The Field Surveillance Officer is a senior member of a team that works across the state in the conduct of surveillance activities to support the prevention, detection, and investigation of environmental crime.
- This is a role for an experienced physical surveillance expert that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria.
- As a Field Surveillance Officer within the newly established Unit, you will have a key role in the ongoing development, and the future direction of, surveillance within the EPA.

About the organisation
As the environmental regulator, EPA Victoria works on behalf of all Victorians to protect the health and wellbeing of Victoria's communities and environment from the harmful effects of pollution and waste. We are a values and purpose driven organisation, that works with the community, governments, and industry to achieve our objectives and deliver for all Victorians.
We're an independent statutory authority, established in 1971 and have undergone the biggest transformation in our history with the Environment Protection Act 2017 coming into effect on 1 July 2021. The new Act requires us to change our approach to become a world class regulator, using new powers and tools to prevent risk to the environment and human health.
About the role
As a Field Surveillance Officer and working under the direction of the Surveillance Program Specialist, you will contribute your surveillance expertise to guide and support Environmental Crime Branch (ECB) operations. You will work within a highly experienced Team of physical and technical surveillance professionals in the development, implementation and execution of complex operational plans and strategies consistent with ECB investigation requirements, legislation, and EPA policies and procedures. You will be expected to operate across the spectrum of covert physical surveillance operations and can contribute to technical surveillance activities. You will develop and prepare evidentiary material and other documentation to support investigations, ensuring evidence obtained is appropriately and legally captured, handled, and stored.
About you
You will have a formal qualification as a physical surveillance officer with contemporary experience in, and/or extensive knowledge of Law Enforcement or similar setting. As a self-starter who is always seeking to employ best practice, you are comfortable in being part of the research, development, and introduction of new or emerging techniques, methodologies, and technologies. You have proven ability to work as an effective member of a small, cohesive specialist team within an organisation, and are prepared at times to take on the leading role. You are committed to the successful delivery of the highest organisational priorities and have proven capability to build and sustain enduring relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of outcomes and the achievement of goals and targets. You are dynamic in your ability to think outside the square and respond quickly to developing situations, are comfortable in trying new things, and have a genuine desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference.

**How to Apply**:
**Applicants should submit**:

- Cover letter addressing your experience, motivations and suitability to the role;
- Resume

Applications close midnight on 9 August. For further information on this role, please refer to the attached position description.
All queries in relation to this role should be directed to Drew Shum on 0448 438 453.
At EPA Victoria, the safety of our people, stakeholders and community is our first priority, which is why all applicants are required to be fully COVID vaccinated with both doses or (approved exemption), in accordance with the Chief Health Officer directions. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement.
EPA has identified roles which require additional security clearances for the management of classified and sensitive information. Preferred applicant will be required to undergo additional security clearance levels related to the role. The clearance information will be processed and maintained by Department of Premier and will be treated in the strictest confidence.
EPA Victoria is committed to supporting employees through flexible work arrangements and encouraging work/life balance. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We proactively seek to employ a diverse workforce to leverage the varied ideas of all employees, that drive innovation and success in everything we do.
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