Head of Scheme Performance

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protect the environment, whatever your

Work the way that works for you

We celebrate diversity of people and L

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Head of Scheme Performance to lead waste industry operations, scheme reporting, and circularity outcomes for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. You will oversee scheme integrity, performance risks and continuous improvement while guiding a team of 4-5.

This senior role requires extensive experience in recycling or container deposit systems, the ability to interpret complex regulations, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in recycling or container deposit systems.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and standards.
• Strong stakeholder negotiation and influencing skills.
• Relevant tertiary degree in waste policy, engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheme performance across CDS and reporting.
• Oversee scheme integrity, risks and improvement.
• Build cross-government and industry relationships.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary degree in waste policy/engineering

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

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.

• Lead performance and integrity of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
• Drive continuous improvement, reporting and circularity outcomes
• Strengthen scheme performance and public confidence

About the organisation

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is the state's environmental regulator, working to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorian communities and ecosystems. Operating under a strong legislative mandate and a science-based approach, EPA partners with government, industry and the public to protect the environment and human health. This organisation is values-led, future-focused, and committed to delivering lasting impact for all Victorians.

About the role

As Head of Scheme Performance, you will provide expert leadership across waste industry operations, scheme reporting, performance management and circularity outcomes for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). You will oversee scheme integrity, performance risks and continuous improvement, providing trusted technical, contractual and stakeholder advice to support effective scheme delivery. You will lead mandatory scheme reporting and performance monitoring, use data and strategic intelligence to inform executive decision-making, and identify and respond to performance failures, emerging market failure risks and reputational issues. Leading a team of 4-5 direct reports, you will also build trusted relationships across government, industry, community and scheme participants to strengthen scheme performance and public confidence.

About you

You are an experienced senior leader with demonstrated experience in recycling, waste management or container deposit systems, including the strategic leadership of complex programs or regulatory systems. You can interpret complex regulations, standards and guidelines, improve the performance of complex service delivery, regulatory or market-based systems, and anticipate emerging trends, stakeholder expectations and external influences. You bring strong systems thinking, analytical judgement and problem-solving capability, together with highly developed stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills across government, industry and community. A relevant tertiary degree or qualification in waste and/or recycling policy, engineering or a similar discipline is required.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act 1970.

Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.

Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act 1970.

Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.

Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Perks and benefits

• Protect the environment, whatever your role
• Work the way that works for you
• We celebrate diversity of people and lifestyles
• Expand your horizons and embrace something bigger