Risk and Audit Officer

Environment Protection Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria in Melbourne’s CBD and inner suburbs is seeking a Governance and Risk Management professional for an ongoing, full-time role. You will support statewide risk and contingency planning for the circular economy, develop practical risk and contingency processes, and provide advice to responsible entities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on risk, assurance and analytical work to support service continuity and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management principles and development of risk plans.
• Experience supporting compliance, assurance or audit activities.
• Ability to analyse information and identify risks and trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication for varied audiences.
• Capacity to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage with responsible entities on legislative obligations and risk plans.
• Support assessment and auditing of plans for regulatory compliance.
• Analyse risks and trends affecting service continuity and circular economy transition.
• Support development of Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency plan.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to embed risk frameworks.

Skills

Knowledge of risk management

Ability to build effective stakeholder

Analytical thinking

Compliance and audit support

Communication skills

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1838

Ongoing, full-time role

Salary: VPS 4 - $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We’re looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA’s important work protecting Victoria’s environment and community.

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working. EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles and offers practical options to support work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role

The Risk and Audit Officer supports EPA’s statewide risk and contingency planning function for the circular economy market. You will help develop practical risk, consequence and contingency planning processes, provide advice to responsible entities, and coordinate the assessment and auditing of required documentation against legislative and regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity to apply your risk, assurance and analytical skills to work that supports service continuity and Victoria’s transition to a circular economy.

In this role you will

• Engage with and provide advice to responsible entities on their legislative obligations and Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency plans.
• Support the assessment and auditing of plans and documentation to determine compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and aggregate risks, trends and issues that may affect waste, recycling and resource recovery service continuity or Victoria’s circular economy transition.
• Support development of EPA’s Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency plan for submission to the Minister.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to embed risk frameworks, processes and systems.

Skills and experience

• Knowledge of risk management principles and experience supporting the development, review or maintenance of risk, consequence and contingency plans.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret information, identify risks and trends, and provide accurate advice and recommendations.
• Experience supporting compliance, assurance or audit activities, including assessing plans, documents and processes against established requirements.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and provide practical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, briefs and correspondence for varied audiences.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations and suitability for the role.
• Resume including contact details for two referees.

Applications close on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11:59PM.

For enquiries relating to this role, please contact [e-mail].

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will undergo a National Criminal Record Check before an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including police checks, reference checks and role-related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to merit, equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside, and we actively embrace people of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths and genders.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.59pm