Head of Sustainable Workplaces & Facilities

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

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Docklands, VIC, is seeking a Manager, Sustainable Workplaces to lead facilities, fleet, reception and accommodation services across EPA sites. You will oversee strategic planning for the Regulatory Science Centre facilities, including site selection, relocation, and ISO 17025 laboratory commissioning.

You will drive corporate sustainability initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage contractors to deliver effective workplace services

Qualifications

• Senior‑level experience managing facilities and assets with sustainability project delivery.
• Extensive experience leading infrastructure or operational transition programs, including ISO 17025 laboratory relocation.
• Strong track record delivering large‑scale change, with government procurement, compliance and reporting.
• Ability to advise and influence executives; effective with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external contractors on large facility moves.
• Relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualification; knowledge of ISO 17025; understanding of public sector governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, fleet, reception and accommodation services across EPA sites while meeting OH&S, service standards and value for money.
• Oversee strategic planning for the Regulatory Science Centre facilities and accommodation; site selection, infrastructure, relocation and ISO 17025 lab commissioning.
• Deliver sustainability initiatives aligned with EPA's ESG and climate targets, including reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across facilities, procurement, technology, finance, people & culture, and scientific functions.
• Oversee procurement and management of contractors and service providers for relocation and fit-out.
• Drive process improvements, training, reporting timelines, controls and financial analysis.

Skills

Facilities management

Major project leadership

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

ISO 17025 knowledge

Education

Tertiary/postgraduate qualification

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria in Docklands, VIC, is seeking a Manager, Sustainable Workplaces to lead facilities, fleet, reception and accommodation services across EPA sites. You will oversee strategic planning for the Regulatory Science Centre facilities, including site selection, relocation, and ISO 17025 laboratory commissioning.

You will drive corporate sustainability initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage contractors to deliver effective workplace services