Head of Science Business & Operations

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking a Manager, Science Business and Operations to lead the business enablement function for the Regulatory Science Division. You will ensure finance, planning, procurement, asset management, quality, OH&S, governance and reporting systems are robust and fit for purpose.

This role offers an opportunity to strengthen service maturity, lead a multidisciplinary team, and shape operating models that enable high-quality scientific and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in public sector or technical environments.
• Senior people leadership with capability building and wellbeing.
• Ability to drive cross-functional strategic programs in complex settings.
• Strong financial management across budgets, forecasting, cost modelling and grants.
• Experience maturing fee-for-service or sustainable funding within scientific services.
• Experience with quality, asset lifecycle governance, OH&S, risk, audits and controlled documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead business management and operational coordination for the Division, including work allocation, performance expectations, resource planning, support services and continuous improvement.
• Drive strategic programs that strengthen service maturity, operational readiness and sustainable delivery across laboratory, field and scientific services.
• Lead operational planning, performance reporting, budgets, forecasting, procurement governance, cost modelling and financial reporting.
• Coordinate fee-for-service and cost recovery opportunities, including service definition, pricing, risk and quality controls, and executive approval pathways.
• Oversee asset lifecycle and quality systems governance, including audits, controlled documents, corrective actions, compliance obligations and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a collaborative, service-focused team while working across EPA and government to deliver enterprise priorities.

Skills

Public sector leadership

People leadership

Strategic programs

Financial management

Governance and compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is seeking a Manager, Science Business and Operations to lead the business enablement function for the Regulatory Science Division. You will ensure finance, planning, procurement, asset management, quality, OH&S, governance and reporting systems are robust and fit for purpose.

This role offers an opportunity to strengthen service maturity, lead a multidisciplinary team, and shape operating models that enable high-quality scientific and