Head of Scheme Performance

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking a Head of Scheme Performance to lead the performance and integrity of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). You will oversee mandatory reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement while advising on regulatory and stakeholder matters.

The role requires senior leadership experience in waste management, strong data and regulatory interpretation skills, and the ability to build partnerships across government, industry

Qualifications

• Senior leader with experience in recycling or waste management.
• Ability to interpret regulations and improve service delivery.
• Degree in waste/recycling policy or engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance and integrity of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme.
• Oversee scheme reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with government, industry and scheme participants.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Strategic leadership

Education

Waste policy degree

Job description

• 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.