Senior Permissioning Officer

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Fixed Term/ Full Time role until 9 January 2026

Salary: VPS 5.1 $113,022 - $124,884 pa + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands 3008

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:

Reporting to the Team Leader, Licensing, the Senior Permissioning Officer is a member of a team responsible for implementing EPA's permissioning framework. You will assess applications and issue operating and pilot project licences under the Environment Protection Act 2017, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is a senior role for a regulator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working closely with the Team Leader, Approvals, you will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Implement EPA's permissioning framework to ensure that scheduled activities, infrastructure, and other development projects are appropriately authorised under the Environment Protection Act 2017, including that proponents understand and minimise or eliminate risks of harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste
• As a senior member of the Licensing team, peer review, provide technical expertise and mentor less experienced team members so the high standards of performance are met.
• In consultation with Science Division, Operations Division and Legal Branch, assess and issue operating licences for ongoing scheduled activities and pilot project licences for research and development trials, ensuring that licence conditions set appropriate controls in preventing harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste.
• Support continuous improvement in EPA's permissioning function, including the review and updating of permissioning processes, policies, and procedures; establishment of learning and development materials; analysis and reporting on performance.

Skills and experience:

• Senior level experience in permissioning, preferably within Government.
• Knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017 and regulations.
• Knowledge of development assessment and approval processes, and the translation of policy and guidance into practical application.
• Proven ability to mentor, provide technical expertise and peer review the work of less experienced team members
• Advanced management skills and demonstrated capability to plan, monitor and deliver services and support consistent with organisational priorities, including risk identification and management, budget development and management; optimise the allocation and use of resources; and evaluate project / program effectiveness.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close on 11:59pm Thursday, 11 September 2025.

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.

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Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

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.