Team Leader, Environment Protection

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 position until 30 June 2026

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

Location: West Metro Level 2, 12 Clarke Street, Sunshine 3020

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 Regional Manager, Western Metropolitan Melbourne Region, the Team Leader, Environment Protection leads and manages a small team responsible for delivering EPA's on-ground regulatory response in Western Metropolitan Melbourne Region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action. You will plan, oversee and deliver front-line regulatory operations, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities, to prevent harms to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

This is a senior role for an experienced operational regulator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working under broad direction from the Regional Manager, Western Metropolitan Melbourne Region, you will lead and manage a team through change, ensuring a positive organisational culture and that the highest standards of performance and integrity are achieved; and fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage a team to achieve high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity; manage the allocation of resources, budgets, business and project planning and reporting; and demonstrate a strong commitment to a positive and diverse culture.
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, policy and process obligations and requirements in the conduct of regulatory operations, leading a safety-first approach.
• 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.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in a relevant leadership regulatory role (e.g. environmental regulation).
• Demonstrated experience and proven ability to lead a high performing team.
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
• Ability to think outside the square, a willingness to try new things and a genuine desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Thursday, 18 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.