Senior Environment Protection Officer

Fixed term, full-time position until 30 June 2026

Location: 12 Clarke Street, Sunshine VIC 3020

Salary: VPS 4 - $97,955 to $111, % superannuation

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 be responsible for EPA's on-ground regulatory response in the region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action.  You will use your initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor workflow in delivering frontline regulatory operations, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. 

In this role you will:

• Plan and deliver regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and environment from pollution and waste through education and engagement, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance with environmental laws via regulatory notices and enforcement action.
• Actively participate in the conduct of investigations (under the direction of Environmental Crime Branch); and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA's regulatory priorities.
• Provide support and guidance to other team members in delivering organisational priorities; contribute to the analysis, negotiation, and resolution of compliance issues; provide local intelligence to inform the development of preventative projects and compliance projects aligned to EPA's strategic regulatory priorities.
• Work collaboratively with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, and other partners to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes; and provide local intelligence to inform EPA's strategic regulatory priorities.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in a relevant regulatory role (e.g. environmental regulation).
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
• Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training (on-job),or completion within a reasonable time frame from commencement in the role.
• Ability to be present at times and locations as required to successfully perform the role. This is usually satisfied by the possession of a current Victorian driver's licence.
• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59PM.

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.

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 29 December 2025 to 31st December 2025 (inclusive). Employees will be required to use their annual leave balances during this period and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of accrued leave, you may need to take leave without pay. **