Director, Permissions & Regulatory Modernisation

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) is Victoria's environmental regulator, leading statewide permissions and regulatory reform to prevent harm and support sustainable development. You will steer decisions that are legally sound, evidence-based and timely, engaging with government, industry and communities to deliver outcomes for Victorian environments and health.

The Director, Permissions role requires executive leadership, strategic risk management and strong governance to

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA's statewide permissions function, ensuring decisions are consistent, timely, legally sound, transparent and evidence-based.
• Guide EPA's position on complex, novel and precedent-setting matters; lead permissioning reform and regulatory modernisation.
• Represent EPA in whole-of-government forums on state-significant projects with cross‑agency collaboration.
• Foster a culture of excellence and accountability; strengthen partnerships with EPA, government, industry, Traditional Owners and the community.
• Shape a strategic approach to permissions that prevent harm and support sustainable development across Victoria.

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) is Victoria's environmental regulator, leading statewide permissions and regulatory reform to prevent harm and support sustainable development. You will steer decisions that are legally sound, evidence-based and timely, engaging with government, industry and communities to deliver outcomes for Victorian environments and health.

The Director, Permissions role requires executive leadership, strategic risk management and strong governance to