Senior Advisor, Regulatory Strategy

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 116.000 - 129.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Protect the environment

Flexible work options

Diversity & inclusion

Professional growth

Resumo da vaga

Environment Protection Authority Victoria is seeking a Senior Advisor, Regulatory Strategy in Melbourne to lead the design, development and oversight of EPA's regulatory strategy and plans targeting priority sectors and risks. The role provides authoritative advice on regulatory approaches to protect Victoria's environment.

You will shape strategic decisions using evidence, data and regulatory expertise, improve EPA's policies, and build partnerships across government, industry and community.

Qualificações

• Strong understanding of regulatory practice and tools in pollution and waste regulation.
• Advanced project management including planning, monitoring, risk management and budgeting.
• Proven achievement in a similar regulatory role.
• Ability to analyze evidence and provide authoritative advice on highly complex matters.
• Strategic thinking with stakeholder collaboration and partnership building.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning and delivery of strategic regulatory plans using operational insights, data and policy.
• Support implementation and review of EPA's regulatory strategy with clear advice and materials.
• Review regulatory performance and recommend actions to improve effectiveness.
• Identify emerging risks and advise on effective use of regulatory tools.
• Build and maintain stakeholder networks and contribute to a high-performing Regulatory Strategy unit.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory practice

Project management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Descrição da vaga

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Full-time, Fixed term role until 30/06/2028 | 1.0 FTE

Salary: VPS 5 - $116,413 to $128,631 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

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. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your 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:

As Senior Advisor, Regulatory Strategy, you will lead the design, development and oversight of EPA's regulatory strategy and strategic plans targeting priority sectors and risks. You will provide authoritative advice on EPA's regulatory approach and integrated strategies to address risks to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

This is an opportunity to use evidence, intelligence and regulatory expertise to shape strategic decisions, improve EPA's principal operational policies and build genuine partnerships across government, industry and community.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic plans addressing priority sectors and risks, drawing on operational insights, data, intelligence, science, policy and regulatory practice.
• Support implementation and review of EPA's regulatory strategy and principal operational policies through clear advice, guidance, communications and supporting materials.
• Review and evaluate regulatory performance and recommend actions that improve EPA's regulatory effectiveness.
• Identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends, and advise on the effective use of regulatory tools.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder networks and contribute as a senior team member to a positive, high-performing Regulatory Strategy unit.

Skills and experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory practice, regulatory tools and commonly used regulatory approaches, particularly in pollution and waste regulation.
• Advanced project management capability, including planning, monitoring and delivery, risk management, budget management, resource allocation and evaluation of project or program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated achievement in a similar role, contributing to organisational excellence, high performance standards and a positive culture.
• Ability to develop strategies and plans through systematic analysis of evidence and data, and provide authoritative professional advice on highly complex and sensitive matters.
• Strategic thinking and partnership capability, including identifying emerging risks and opportunities, aligning priorities and resources, building trust and navigating differences to reach decisions.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment verification, referee checks, a statutory declaration and a national police check. Additional security clearance may be required for designated roles.

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 with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

Perks and benefits

• Protect the environment, whatever your role
• Work the way that works for you
• We celebrate diversity of people and lifestyles
• Expand your horizons and embrace something bigger

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act 1970.

Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.

Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Environment Protection Act 1970.

Our role is to be an effective environmental regulator and an influential authority on environmental impacts.

Our vision is for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.