Rehabilitation Performance Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Performance Officer (RPO) role at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action involves conducting rehabilitation liability assessments and completion assessments, and reviewing bonds for low to medium-complexity sites. You will contribute to regulatory decision-making with evidence-based recommendations.

Hybrid work arrangements are available, with the work location at 8 Nicholson Street, Eat Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake structured assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Detail-oriented with experience managing records in electronic systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with regulators and land managers.
• Experience contributing to guidance materials or processes improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertake rehabilitation liability assessments and completion assessments.
• Conduct bond review activities for sites.
• Prepare assessment recommendations to support regulatory decisions.
• Manage correspondence and information to support outcomes.

Skills

Structured assessments

Judgement & analysis

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Electronic information management systems

Job description

1d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

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.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

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

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

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.