Environment Protection Officer

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A government environmental agency in Victoria seeks an Environment Protection Officer to manage on-ground regulatory responses. The role requires relevant qualifications and strong skills in regulatory operations. Successful candidates will contribute to community protection and environmental maintenance while working within a supportive team culture. This position offers flexibility and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-the-job training

Diverse working culture

Qualifications

• Strong capability in understanding government legislation and applying environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to professional growth and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Implement regulatory actions to safeguard communities and the environment.
• Contribute to building a positive team culture.
• Support investigations and respond to public health emergencies.

Skills

Regulatory operations management

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

VPS 3 $79,122 - $87,599 + 12% super

Ongoing, Full Time opportunity x 2

Location: Level 2, 12 Clarke Street, Sunshine VIC 3020

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Team Leader, Environment Protection, the Environment Protection Officer is a member of a team responsible for EPA's on-ground regulatory response in the region, including education, compliance monitoring and inspections, and managing non-compliance via regulatory notices and enforcement action. You will use your initiative to prioritise tasks and monitor workflow in delivering frontline regulatory operations, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is an exciting role for an operational regulator that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and ensure you achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; and foster genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes

In this role you will:

• Implement regulatory actions to safeguard communities and the environment through education, compliance monitoring, and enforcement.
• Contribute to building a high-performing, positive team culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support investigations, deliver preventative projects, and respond to environmental and public health emergencies.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and community partners to enhance environmental outcomes.

Skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a current Victorian driver's license are desirable.
• Strong capability in delivering regulatory operations, understanding government legislation, and applying environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritise tasks, and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Innovative problem solver with a commitment to professional growth and making a difference.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.