Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist:Strategy & Partnerships

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

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist to lead the Science Strategy, Partnerships and Public Health branch, shaping the organisation's science direction, driving regulatory innovation and building collaborations with universities, government, industry and health agencies.

You bring a proven track record of senior scientific leadership in complex regulatory settings, with a doctorate or equivalent qualification and the ability to

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level expertise in environmental public health and regulatory science.
• Experience translating science into policy and practical delivery.
• Strong track record in leading cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to build and manage high-value partnerships with academia, government and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA's science strategy, partnerships and public health initiatives.
• Drive regulatory innovation and translate research into regulatory practice.
• Represent EPA externally and provide executive sponsorship for strategic centres.
• Influence stakeholders and communicate complex scientific issues to executives and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific leadership

Regulatory science

Partnership building

Education

Doctorate in environmental public health

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Deputy Chief Environmental Scientist to lead the Science Strategy, Partnerships and Public Health branch, shaping the organisation's science direction, driving regulatory innovation and building collaborations with universities, government, industry and health agencies.

You bring a proven track record of senior scientific leadership in complex regulatory settings, with a doctorate or equivalent qualification and the ability to