Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist, Strategy

Environment Protection Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) seeks a Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist, Science and Public Health Strategy and Partnerships to lead the Science Strategy, Partnerships and Public Health branch and drive regulatory innovation.

Reporting to the Chief Environmental Scientist, you will provide senior executive support, strategic advice on complex science and public health matters, and represent EPA externally when required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or relevant postgraduate qualification in environmental public health.
• Experience leading science, public health or regulatory teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA’s Science Strategy, Partnerships and Public Health branch and drive regulatory innovation.
• Provide senior executive support and strategic advice on complex science and public health matters.
• Represent EPA externally when required.
• Develop high-value partnerships across universities, research institutes, government, industry and health agencies.
• Provide executive sponsorship for EPA’s Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation and strengthen One Health capabilities.

Education

Doctorate in environmental public health or related discipline

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) seeks a Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist, Science and Public Health Strategy and Partnerships to lead the Science Strategy, Partnerships and Public Health branch and drive regulatory innovation.

Reporting to the Chief Environmental Scientist, you will provide senior executive support, strategic advice on complex science and public health matters, and represent EPA externally when required.