Director, Permissions & Regulatory Reform

SHK Asia Pacific; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking an experienced Director, Permissions to lead its statewide permissions function and oversee environmental approvals. This role drives consistency, timeliness, and regulatory integrity in decision-making across Victoria.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, you will guide complex determinations, lead permissions reform, manage organisation-wide risk, and collaborate with government, industry and communities to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex regulatory programs.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.
• Experience engaging with government, industry and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA Victoria's statewide permissions function and ensure timely, legally sound decisions.
• Drive permissioning reform, regulatory modernisation and risk management across the organisation.
• Represent EPA in whole-of-government forums on state-significant projects and shape policy outcomes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in science, law, environmental management, public policy, regulation

Job description

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking an experienced Director, Permissions to lead its statewide permissions function and oversee environmental approvals. This role drives consistency, timeliness, and regulatory integrity in decision-making across Victoria.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, you will guide complex determinations, lead permissions reform, manage organisation-wide risk, and collaborate with government, industry and communities to