Senior Environment Protection Officer Save

About the Organisation
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) works to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people.

We work with community, industry, and businesses to achieve our goals.

As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

A Workplace Committed to New Ways of Working
We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, celebrating diversity of people and lifestyles.

We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience
You will see the impact of your work first-hand in the communities we serve.

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
This role is responsible for EPA's on-ground regulatory response in the region.

Includes education, compliance monitoring, inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action.

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.

Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and the environment.
Actively participate in investigations and the delivery of preventative projects and compliance programs.
Provide support and guidance to other team members in delivering organisational priorities.
Contribute to the analysis, negotiation, and resolution of compliance issues.
Work collaboratively with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, and other partners to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes.
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in a relevant regulatory role.

Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives, and procedures.

Successful completion of Authorised Officer and Field Response Officer training.

Ability to be present at times and locations as required.

Current Victorian driver's licence.

Relevant tertiary degree or qualification desirable.