Permissioning Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $109,730 - $121,247

Occupation: Environment

Reference: 901

**VPS5.1 - Senior Permissioning Officer**

**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**:
Are you a seasoned professional in environmental regulation looking to make a tangible impact? EPA Victoria is seeking a dynamic Senior Permissioning Officer to lead and inspire a team dedicated to protecting our environment and communities from pollution and waste.
You'll be at the forefront of implementing EPA's Permissioning framework under the Environment Protection Act 2017. This role is perfect for someone passionate about environmental protection and eager to contribute to a positive organisational culture while ensuring the highest standards of performance and integrity.

**In this role you will**:

- Lead, coach and mentor the Permitting team/s, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, integrity and tenacity.
- Work closely with other divisions to ensure businesses and activities are appropriately permissioned or approved, minimising risks to communities and the environment.
- Drive continuous improvement in Permissioning processes and contribute to the development of high-performing teams.
- Operate independently with mínimal supervision while effectively collaborating in a dynamic, hybrid team environment.

**Skills and experience**:

- Tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in chemistry, environmental science or chemical engineering (desirable).
- Senior-level experience in project management and decision-making skills, preferably within in Permissioning/Government.
- Experience in contaminated land management and remediation practices (desirable).
- In-depth knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017, the Environment Protection Regulations 2021, the EPA permissions scheme and approval processes.
- Proven ability to make informed, evidenced-based, risk-proportionate decisions and recommendations.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, provide technical expertise, and deliver on organisational priorities.

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**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.