Team Leader, Environment Protection – Northern Metropolitan Melbourne Region

Fixed term, full time from 21 October 2024 to 21 February 2025
VPS 5.1 $106,534 to $117,716 + 11.5% superannuation
Location: Preston, with expectation to travel across the region as part of the role

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 manage a small team responsible for delivering EPA’s on-ground regulatory response in Northern Metropolitan Melbourne Region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action.

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 culture and the development of staff.
Plan, oversee and deliver regulatory actions to prevent harm to communities and environment from pollution and waste.
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.
Lead the analysis, negotiation, and timely resolution of compliance issues; provide local intelligence to inform the development of preventative projects and compliance programs aligned to EPA’s strategic regulatory priorities.
Work collaboratively with co-regulators, duty holders, communities, local governments, and other partners to drive improved environmental and public health outcomes.

Skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in environmental regulation.
Demonstrated experience and proven ability to lead a high performing team.
Comprehensive knowledge of the delivery of frontline regulatory operations to meet organisational objectives.
Demonstrated knowledge environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste.
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.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday, 6 October 2024 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.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

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.

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