Director, Strategic Planning & Performance (SES1)

Future Leadership Pty; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EPA Victoria is seeking a Director, Strategic Planning & Performance (SES1) to help shape the organisation's future as a modern, intelligence-led regulator. The Director will translate intelligence, risk information and performance insights into coordinated regulatory strategies and measurable outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy, Capability and Circular Economy, the role will lead a high-performing team, align annual priorities with long-term environmental goals, and drive

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA strategic planning and performance branch.
• Shape EPA's future strategic direction as Director (SES1).
• Oversee development of a new five-year Strategic Plan for the organisation.
• Drive prioritisation and performance across the EPA, aligning delivery with environmental outcomes.

Job description

Director, Strategic Planning & Performance (SES1)

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria

Fixed Term

Victoria

Victoria

Close Date: November 22, 2026 23:59 AEDT

REF: EPAspp1126

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• Contribute to a liveable place, now and into the future.
• Lead EPA strategic planning and performance branch.
• Director (SES1) role shaping EPA's future strategic direction

The Position

EPA Victoria is seeking a Director, Strategic Planning & Performance to help shape the future of EPA as a modern, intelligence-led and risk-based regulator. The Director will ensure organisational priorities, intelligence, risk information and performance insights are translated into coordinated regulatory strategies, interventions and measurable outcomes.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Strategy, Capability and Circular Economy and will lead a highly committed and professional team. In this role, the Director will drive prioritisation and performance across the EPA, aligning annual priorities and regulatory delivery with long‑term ambition and measurable environmental outcomes.

An early priority for the Director will be leading the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan for the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience leading strategic planning, performance, or transformation functions within complex organisations. Experience in a government / regulatory environment is highly regarded.

You will possess highly developed analytical, behavioural intervention and systems‑thinking capabilities, together with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, navigate complexity and drive enterprise‑wide outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape EPA's organisational direction and make a lasting impact on the future of environmental protection in Victoria.

The Organisation

EPA Victoria works to prevent and reduce the harmful impacts of pollution and waste on people and the environment. As an independent statutory authority and Victoria’s environmental regulator, EPA plays a critical role in protecting environmental and public health outcomes across the state.

A values‑and‑purpose‑driven organisation, EPA works alongside community, government and industry to deliver positive outcomes for all Victorians, improving environmental protection, sustainable industries and community wellbeing.

For more information on the organisation visit: EPA website