Rehabilitation Performance Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Rehabilitation Performance Officer to conduct rehabilitation liability and completion assessments and bond reviews for low to medium‑complexity sites. The role supports regulatory decisions with evidence-based recommendations and manages related correspondence, while contributing to continuous process improvements.

The position is ongoing with hybrid work arrangements at 8 Nicholson Street, Eat Melbourne, and

Qualifications

• Structured ability to undertake assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and records management in electronic systems.
• Effective communication with operators, land managers and co-regulators.

Responsibilities

• Undertake rehabilitation liability assessments, completion assessments and bond review activities for low to medium-complexity sites.
• Prepare assessment recommendations to support regulatory decisions and manage related correspondence.

Skills

Structured assessments

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Rehabilitation Performance Officer (RPO) undertakes rehabilitation liability assessments and completion assessments and associated bond review activities for low to medium‑complexity sites, applying established methodologies and procedures. The RPO contributes to regulatory decision-making through the preparation of assessment recommendations and manages associated correspondence and information to support accurate and timely outcomes.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to undertake structured assessments and apply judgement to analyse information and prepare clear, evidence-based recommendations to support regulatory decisions, preferably in a compliance, environmental, resources or similar framework.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience maintaining accurate records and managing information in electronic systems, ensuring the quality, integrity and reliability of assessment data and documentation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with operators, land managers and co-regulators, manage information exchange and support assessment outcomes.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement, including identifying system, data or process issues, and providing input to enhance guidance materials, tools and assessment processes.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Eat Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in thePosition Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close11.59pm on Sunday, 01 November 2026.