Field Surveillance Officer

Environment Protection Authority; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 116 000 - 129 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria is seeking a specialist surveillance professional to support regulatory functions in Melbourne's Docklands. You will plan and deliver physical, technical and aerial surveillance operations and gather evidentiary material to inform regulatory actions.

Responsibilities include intelligence management, reporting for legal proceedings, and collaboration with internal teams and partner agencies while maintaining safety and governance standards.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated technical expertise in surveillance methods, technologies and operations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and conduct physical, technical and aerial surveillance operations.
• Collect, analyse and manage intelligence and evidentiary material.
• Provide specialist surveillance support to investigations and enforcement activities.
• Prepare reports, statements and other evidentiary material for legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, co-regulators and partner agencies.
• Maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with legislative, safety and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve surveillance capability and practices.

Conhecimentos

Surveillance methods

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Operational environment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary - VPS 5.1: $116,413 to $128,631 + 12% superannuation

Location - 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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

Provide specialist surveillance capability to support EPA's regulatory functions through the planning and delivery of physical, technical and aerial surveillance operations. Gather intelligence and evidentiary material, provide expert surveillance advice, and support investigations and regulatory activities to inform regulatory decisions and outcomes.

In this role, you will

• Plan and conduct physical, technical and aerial surveillance operations.
• Collect, analyse and manage intelligence and evidentiary material.
• Provide specialist surveillance support to investigations and enforcement activities.
• Prepare reports, statements and other evidentiary material for legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, co-regulators and partner agencies.
• Maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with legislative, safety and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve surveillance capability and practices.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated technical expertise in surveillance methods, technologies and operations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion and accountability.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

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.